Portland, ME

Marquette, MI → Portland, ME · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Portland

About 1,017 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,640–$6,910, delivery in 3–7 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 113 in Portland.

  • 1,017 miroad distance
  • 18 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,640–$6,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,017 miles (861 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Marquette

Moving from Marquette to Portland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,017 road miles, heading east from Michigan to Maine.

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 $4,640 to $6,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 14 min.

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 people per square mile versus 1,820 in Marquette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Portland

Full-service estimate for 1,017 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,860 $2,260 $2,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,780 $3,400 $4,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,640 $5,660 $6,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,430 $9,060 $11,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,210 $12,450 $15,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,930–$2,830

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,640–$6,910

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Portland (destination)

Sysco Northern New England INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
284941
MC
1099777
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Dump Guy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2421539
MC
1270956
Based in
Scarborough, ME 04074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bisson Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9153
MC
237741
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
51022
MC
38092
Based in
Portland, ME 04101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Smart Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3486792
MC
1146232
Based in
Gorham, ME 04038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

B & B Towinggateway Auto LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859406
MC
383664
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Local Muscle LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2162841
MC
822854
Based in
Portland, ME 04103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2926493
MC
987632
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 113 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Marquette to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,760 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,140 for a one-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,910 for a two-bedroom, $7,430 to $11,050 for a three-bedroom and $10,210 to $15,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Marquette?

About 1,017 road miles (861 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Marquette to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Marquette–Portland corridor.