Schenectady, NY → Augusta, ME · Regional long-distance move
About 277 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,890–$4,300, delivery in 1–3 days, 209 carriers on the Schenectady side and 129 in Augusta.
Moving from Schenectady to Augusta is a regional long-distance move of roughly 277 road miles, heading northeast from New York to Maine.
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 $2,890 to $4,300 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 29 min.
On the Schenectady side there are 209 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.
Schenectady has a population of about 68,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Schenectady is considerably denser (6,203 people per square mile versus 343), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,630 | $6,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,350 | $7,750 | $9,450 |
$430–$610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,270–$1,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,890–$4,300
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: The Golub Corporation
Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC
Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,050 for a studio, $1,730 to $2,580 for a one-bedroom, $2,890 to $4,300 for a two-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,870 for a three-bedroom and $6,350 to $9,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 277 road miles (235 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 29 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 New York into Maine 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 $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,860. 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 Schenectady–Augusta corridor.