Portland, ME → Cambridge, MA · Short-haul move
About 117 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,300, delivery in 1–2 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 490 in Cambridge.
Cambridge sits about 117 miles southwest of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to Massachusetts 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 2 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,220 and $3,300, 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 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 3,176 in Portland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,270 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Cambridge, MA. 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: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $1,370 to $2,030 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,300 for a two-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 117 road miles (99 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 43 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 Maine into Massachusetts 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 $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Cambridge corridor.