Portland, ME → Albuquerque, NM · Cross-country move
About 2,380 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,110–$10,570, delivery in 7–14 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 129 in Albuquerque.
The route from Portland, ME to Albuquerque, NM covers roughly 2,380 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $7,110 to $10,570 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 41 hours (5 driving days).
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Albuquerque (72 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 Albuquerque.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Albuquerque about 556,588. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 3,014 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Maine, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,200 | $6,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,110 | $8,670 | $10,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,370 | $13,870 | $16,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,640 | $19,070 | $23,260 |
$3,350–$4,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,140–$4,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,110–$10,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Albuquerque, NM. 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: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Labatt New Mexico LLC
Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC
Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp
Legal name: Allstar Moving And Storage INC
Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,110 to $10,570 for a two-bedroom, $11,370 to $16,920 for a three-bedroom and $15,640 to $23,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,380 road miles (2,017 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Maine into New Mexico 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 $3,350 to $4,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,140 to $4,620. 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 Portland–Albuquerque corridor.