Stamford, CT → Portland, ME · Regional long-distance move
About 290 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,810–$4,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 290 miles northeast of Stamford, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to Maine that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,810 to $4,180 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 42 min.
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Portland (63 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 Portland.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,603 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in Connecticut, 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,430 | $4,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,490 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,540 | $9,190 |
$450–$630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,810–$4,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → Portland, ME. 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.
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Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,510 for a one-bedroom, $2,810 to $4,180 for a two-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,690 for a three-bedroom and $6,180 to $9,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 290 road miles (246 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 42 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 Connecticut 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 $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Stamford–Portland corridor.