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Albuquerque, NM → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Albuquerque to New Bedford

About 2,326 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,670–$11,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Albuquerque side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 2,326 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,670–$11,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,326 miles (1,971 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (72 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Albuquerque

New Bedford sits about 2,326 miles northeast of Albuquerque, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Mexico to Massachusetts 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 $7,670 to $11,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Albuquerque side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Albuquerque has a population of about 556,588 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 3,014 in Albuquerque), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Albuquerque to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 2,326 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,610 $6,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,670 $9,350 $11,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,270 $14,960 $18,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,870 $20,570 $25,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,290–$4,640

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

Portable container

$3,100–$4,550

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

Full-service mover

$7,670–$11,410

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 Albuquerque (origin)

Zanios Foods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Labatt New Mexico LLC

USDOT
2049756
MC
936475
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (210) 661-4216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC

USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (319) 461-6567 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp

USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 761-3285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 823-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prorelo INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allstar Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
2391081
MC
821866
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (505) 888-1007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buehler Moving Of New Mexico LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4490870
MC
1776976
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (505) 344-3494 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC

USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (505) 823-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (505) 459-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Albuquerque

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,560 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,850 for a one-bedroom, $7,670 to $11,410 for a two-bedroom, $12,270 to $18,250 for a three-bedroom and $16,870 to $25,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Albuquerque?

About 2,326 road miles (1,971 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Mexico into Massachusetts 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 Albuquerque to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,290 to $4,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,100 to $4,550. 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 Albuquerque–New Bedford corridor.