($305+) Portland, ME to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 324-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,089 - $7,092. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $364 - $2,424. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Newark. Local movers in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Portland to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $4,190
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,909 - $5,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,614 - $7,092

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Portland to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Newark?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Portland, ME?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Portland to Newark with a local mover averages $1,947 - $5,486. Working with a local mover based in Portland, ME often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $878 and $2,704. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $878 - $1,506
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,066 - $2,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,381 - $2,704

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $182 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $848 in Portland, ME, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Newark?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Portland, ME to Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 324 miles from Portland, Maine, to Newark, New Jersey, running $305 - $769. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $125 - $143
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $305 - $572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $325 - $677
• 4+ bedrooms: $406 - $769

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $125 - $143 for the 324-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours typically costs around $848.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 324-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $182 per night, adding $364 - $545 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $61 and $364.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Newark?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Portland, ME to Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $897 and $1,722.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Portland to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $751 - $1,327
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $897 - $1,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,162 - $2,058

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Maine, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $848.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Newark, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Newark, side by side with Portland on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Portland, ME, to Newark, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,089 for a studio to $7,092 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 324-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $878 - $2,704. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $305 - $769, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $1,909 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.