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Interstate move · South Dakota → Maine

Movers from South Dakota to Maine

About 1,561 miles between Sioux Falls and Portland. Two-bedroom estimate $5,870–$8,730, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

  • 1,561 miSioux Falls → Portland
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • 113 / 242carriers in each state
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Every combination of a South Dakota city and a Maine city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: Maine → South Dakota

Moving from South Dakota to Maine means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Sioux Falls and Portland—the road distance is about 1,561 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

South Dakota has about 886,667 residents and Maine about 1.4 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Unlike South Dakota, Maine collects a state income tax.

We list 113 household-goods carriers across the South Dakota cities on this platform and 242 across Maine. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from South Dakota to Maine

Reference estimate for 1,561 miles (Sioux Falls → Portland)
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,860 $3,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,520 $4,300 $5,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,870 $7,160 $8,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,390 $11,450 $13,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,910 $15,750 $19,210

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Popular city routes

Sioux FallsPortland1,561 miSioux FallsAugusta1,579 miRapid CityPortland1,929 miRapid CityAugusta1,943 miAberdeenPortland1,642 miAberdeenAugusta1,653 miPierrePortland1,758 miPierreAugusta1,773 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to Maine?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $3,520 to $5,240, a two-bedroom $5,870 to $8,730 and a three-bedroom $9,390 to $13,970. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from South Dakota to Maine take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 27 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a South Dakota to Maine move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Maine do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Portland, Augusta. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.