Irvine, CA → Portland, ME · Cross-country move
About 3,092 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,510–$14,140, delivery in 7–14 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 3,092 miles northeast of Irvine, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,510 to $14,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 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.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Portland about 69,000. Irvine is considerably denser (4,690 people per square mile versus 3,176), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,800 | $4,640 | $5,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,700 | $6,960 | $8,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,510 | $11,590 | $14,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,210 | $18,550 | $22,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,910 | $25,510 | $31,120 |
$4,230–$5,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,510–$14,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,800 to $5,660 for a studio, $5,700 to $8,490 for a one-bedroom, $9,510 to $14,140 for a two-bedroom, $15,210 to $22,630 for a three-bedroom and $20,910 to $31,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,092 road miles (2,620 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,230 to $5,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,560. 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 Irvine–Portland corridor.