Newport, RI → Augusta, ME · Regional long-distance move
About 252 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,610–$3,890, delivery in 1–3 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 129 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 252 miles north of Newport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Maine that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,610 to $3,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 3 min.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Newport is considerably denser (3,287 people per square mile versus 343), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,100 | $6,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,750 | $7,010 | $8,550 |
$410–$580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,610–$3,890
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,330 for a one-bedroom, $2,610 to $3,890 for a two-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,220 for a three-bedroom and $5,750 to $8,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 252 road miles (213 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Rhode Island 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 $410 to $580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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.
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 Newport–Augusta corridor.