Flint, MI → Portland, ME · Long-distance move
About 802 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,110–$6,120, delivery in 2–5 days, 142 carriers on the Flint side and 113 in Portland.
The route from Flint, MI to Portland, ME covers roughly 802 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,110 to $6,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 32 min.
On the Flint side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Portland (63 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Portland.
Flint has a population of about 79,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 people per square mile versus 2,430 in Flint), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,640 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,580 | $8,020 | $9,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,040 | $11,030 | $13,460 |
$1,120–$1,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,740–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,110–$6,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Flint, MI → Portland, ME. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Jarrs INC
Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,120 for a two-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,790 for a three-bedroom and $9,040 to $13,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 802 road miles (679 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 32 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Michigan into Maine makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,550. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Flint–Portland corridor.