Portland, ME → Norfolk, VA · Long-distance move
About 664 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,920–$5,840, delivery in 2–5 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 336 in Norfolk.
Norfolk sits about 664 miles southwest of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to Virginia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $3,920 to $5,840 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 12 h 9 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 336 around Norfolk (197 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 Norfolk.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Norfolk about 231,013. Norfolk is the denser city (4,465 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 | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,650 | $9,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,630 | $10,520 | $12,840 |
$980–$1,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,920–$5,840
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: Givens Transportation INC
Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC
Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,330 for a studio, $2,350 to $3,500 for a one-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,840 for a two-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,340 for a three-bedroom and $8,630 to $12,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 664 road miles (563 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 9 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 Virginia 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 $980 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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–Norfolk corridor.