Montpelier, VT → Portland, ME · Short-haul move

Movers from Montpelier to Portland

About 149 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,190–$3,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 113 in Portland.

149 miroad distance
3 h 16 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,190–$3,2602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Montpelier, Vermont
To: Portland, Maine
Road distance: ≈ 149 miles (127 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 16 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination: 113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Montpelier

Moving from Montpelier to Portland is a short-haul move of roughly 149 road miles, heading east from Vermont to Maine.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,190 and $3,260, before packing or storage.

On the Montpelier side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 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.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 people per square mile versus 803 in Montpelier), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Montpelier to Portland

Full-service estimate for 149 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,270	$1,550	$1,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,310	$1,600	$1,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,190	$2,670	$3,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,500	$4,270	$5,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,820	$5,880	$7,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$430

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$2,190–$3,260

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Montpelier (origin)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 86320
MC: 116362
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (802) 479-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 309032
MC: 1610426
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (802) 476-6689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2569886
MC: 898110
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (802) 249-1912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4580446
MC: 1823242
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (802) 318-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: James Lacourse

USDOT: 2301137
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (802) 279-4524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brent Rossi

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2008273
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (802) 279-3262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2403110
Based in: Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (802) 249-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 472791
MC: 966576
Based in: Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (802) 773-0052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Montpelier

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

Call (207) 871-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 450-5858 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 514-1060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son

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

Call (207) 775-5876 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (833) 737-6278 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 772-4236 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (207) 370-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC

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

Call (207) 835-8440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,260 for a two-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a three-bedroom and $4,820 to $7,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Montpelier?

About 149 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Vermont 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 Montpelier to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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 Montpelier–Portland corridor.