Portland, OR → Gresham, OR · Local move

Movers from Portland to Gresham

About 12 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,150–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 645 carriers on the Portland side and 408 in Gresham.

12 miroad distance
23 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,150–$1,7202-bedroom estimate

Photo: SkatePark in Main City Park, Gresham, Oregon.jpg · CC BY 4.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Portland, Oregon
To: Gresham, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 12 miles (10 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (Oregon)
Movers at origin: 645 (474 interstate)
Movers at destination: 408 (317 interstate)

Reverse: Gresham → Portland

Gresham sits about 12 miles east of Portland, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 23 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,150 and $1,720, before packing or storage.

On the Portland side there are 645 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (474 of them authorized for interstate work), and 408 around Gresham (317 interstate). For an in-state 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 Gresham.

Portland has a population of about 635,109 and Gresham about 111,513. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 4,862 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Portland to Gresham

Full-service estimate for 12 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$590	$720	$880
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$710	$860	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,150	$1,410	$1,720
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,760	$3,370	$4,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$230

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,030–$1,520

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,150–$1,720

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Portland, OR → Gresham, OR. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Portland (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2580906
MC: 903633
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (844) 307-8551 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asm LLC

USDOT: 1863079
MC: 722865
Based in: Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 362-4545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381463
MC: 204314
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 628-6419 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248002
MC: 32882
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (360) 693-7477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363186
MC: 810023
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 719-5660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436341
MC: 1119093
Based in: Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (971) 219-8205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Airport Drayage Company INC

USDOT: 61733
MC: 581707
Based in: Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 253-3859 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in Portland

Near Gresham (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asm LLC

USDOT: 1863079
MC: 722865
Based in: Portland, OR 97214 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 362-4545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248002
MC: 32882
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98661 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (360) 693-7477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363186
MC: 810023
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 719-5660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436341
MC: 1119093
Based in: Damascus, OR 97089 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (971) 219-8205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Airport Drayage Company INC

USDOT: 61733
MC: 581707
Based in: Portland, OR 97220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 253-3859 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Relocation Systems Of Oregon LLC

USDOT: 2482348
MC: 857396
Based in: Portland, OR 97211 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cor

Licensed interstate

Legal name: City Of Roses Disposal & Recycling INC

USDOT: 2332103
MC: 1261745
Based in: Portland, OR 97230 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (503) 285-9940 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 408 movers in Gresham

Related routes

Other destinations from Portland

Other origins to Gresham

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Portland to Gresham?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $590 to $880 for a studio, $710 to $1,050 for a one-bedroom, $1,150 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,710 for a three-bedroom and $2,760 to $4,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gresham from Portland?

About 12 road miles (10 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Portland and Gresham are in Oregon, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Portland to Gresham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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–Gresham corridor.