Nashua, NH → Portland, ME · Short-haul move
About 106 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,060–$3,060, delivery in 1–2 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 113 in Portland.
Moving from Nashua to Portland is a short-haul move of roughly 106 road miles, heading northeast from New Hampshire 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 2 h 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,060 and $3,060, before packing or storage.
On the Nashua side there are 112 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.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,962 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Maine does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,020 | $4,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,060–$3,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → 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: Poultry Products Company Of New England LLC
Legal name: Law Motor Freight INC
Legal name: J & M Installations
Legal name: Trend Moving LLC
Legal name: Arima Enterprises INC
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,060 for a two-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,900 for a three-bedroom and $4,530 to $6,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 106 road miles (90 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 32 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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 Nashua–Portland corridor.