Portland, ME → Erie, PA · Long-distance move
About 603 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 71 in Erie.
The route from Portland, ME to Erie, PA covers roughly 603 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,670 to $5,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 6 min.
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 71 around Erie (48 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 Erie.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Erie about 93,000. Erie is the denser city (4,957 people per square mile versus 3,176 in Portland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,170 | $8,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,080 | $9,860 | $12,030 |
$920–$1,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,560–$2,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Erie, PA. 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: B F Fields INC
Legal name: Joshua Barone
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a three-bedroom and $8,080 to $12,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 603 road miles (511 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Pennsylvania 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 $920 to $1,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,290. 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–Erie corridor.