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Albany, NY → Irving, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Albany to Irving

About 1,686 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,770–$10,080, delivery in 5–10 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 2,220 in Irving.

  • 1,686 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,770–$10,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,686 miles (1,429 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,220 (881 interstate)

Reverse: Irving → Albany

Irving sits about 1,686 miles west of Albany, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,770 to $10,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Albany side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,220 around Irving (881 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 Irving.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Irving about 257,076. The two cities have comparable density (4,637 and 3,831 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Albany to Irving

Full-service estimate for 1,686 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,710 $3,300 $4,030
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,060 $4,960 $6,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,770 $8,260 $10,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,840 $13,210 $16,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,900 $18,170 $22,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,290

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,710

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

Full-service mover

$6,770–$10,080

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Albany (origin)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3598438
MC
1221364
Based in
Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4434582
Based in
Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
31675
MC
47624
Based in
Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
24402
MC
2221
Based in
Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122518
MC
456426
Based in
Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT
3780759
MC
1353314
Based in
Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate
USDOT
502910
MC
257893
Based in
Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
134890
MC
141611
Based in
Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

Near Irving (destination)

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1986353
MC
703067
Based in
North Richland, TX 76182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (888) 227-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (206) 430-4276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,220 movers in Irving

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to Irving?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,030 for a studio, $4,060 to $6,050 for a one-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,080 for a two-bedroom, $10,840 to $16,120 for a three-bedroom and $14,900 to $22,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Irving from Albany?

About 1,686 road miles (1,429 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Albany to Irving?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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 Albany–Irving corridor.