Portland, ME → Kent, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,933 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,820–$13,120, delivery in 7–14 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 646 in Kent.
Moving from Portland to Kent is a cross-country move of roughly 2,933 road miles, heading northwest from Maine to Washington.
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 $8,820 to $13,120 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 51 hours (6 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 646 around Kent (317 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 Kent.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Kent about 134,871. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 4,041 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,300 | $5,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,290 | $6,450 | $7,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,820 | $10,750 | $13,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,100 | $17,200 | $20,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,390 | $23,650 | $28,860 |
$4,060–$5,740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,640–$5,350
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,820–$13,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Kent, WA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,530 to $5,250 for a studio, $5,290 to $7,870 for a one-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,120 for a two-bedroom, $14,100 to $20,990 for a three-bedroom and $19,390 to $28,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,933 road miles (2,485 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 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 Washington 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 $4,060 to $5,740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,350. 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–Kent corridor.