Portland, ME → Richmond, VA · Long-distance move
About 671 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,940–$5,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 400 in Richmond.
Moving from Portland to Richmond is a long-distance move of roughly 671 road miles, heading southwest from Maine to Virginia.
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 $3,940 to $5,860 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 16 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 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Richmond about 237,257. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 3,783 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,360 | $2,880 | $3,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,940 | $4,800 | $5,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,300 | $7,690 | $9,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,670 | $10,570 | $12,900 |
$990–$1,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,940–$5,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Richmond, VA. 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: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a two-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,380 for a three-bedroom and $8,670 to $12,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 671 road miles (569 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 16 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 $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–Richmond corridor.