Portland, ME → Augusta, ME · Short-haul move
About 63 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$1,990, delivery in 1–2 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 129 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 63 miles northeast of Portland, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 1 h 47 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $1,990, before packing or storage.
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 Augusta (50 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Portland is considerably denser (3,176 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $740 | $910 | $1,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,980 | $3,640 | $4,440 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,340–$1,990
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.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $740 to $1,110 for a studio, $850 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $1,990 for a two-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a three-bedroom and $2,980 to $4,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 63 road miles (53 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 47 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Portland and Augusta are in Maine, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,580. 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–Augusta corridor.