Lincoln, NE → Portland, ME · Cross-country move
About 1,609 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,940–$8,840, delivery in 5–10 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 1,609 miles east of Lincoln, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska 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 $5,940 to $8,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 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.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,979 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,350 | $5,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,940 | $7,250 | $8,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,510 | $11,600 | $14,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,080 | $15,950 | $19,460 |
$2,250–$3,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,460–$3,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,940–$8,840
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,540 for a studio, $3,570 to $5,310 for a one-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,840 for a two-bedroom, $9,510 to $14,150 for a three-bedroom and $13,080 to $19,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,609 road miles (1,364 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nebraska 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 $2,250 to $3,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,460 to $3,610. 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 Lincoln–Portland corridor.