Portland, ME → New Haven, CT · Regional long-distance move
About 251 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,950, delivery in 1–3 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 242 in New Haven.
Moving from Portland to New Haven is a regional long-distance move of roughly 251 road miles, heading southwest from Maine to Connecticut.
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 $2,660 to $3,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 2 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 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and New Haven about 138,774. New Haven is the denser city (7,167 people per square mile versus 3,176 in Portland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Connecticut 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
$410–$580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,660–$3,950
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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,950 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,330 for a three-bedroom and $5,850 to $8,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 251 road miles (213 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 2 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Connecticut 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 $410 to $580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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–New Haven corridor.