The Villages, FL

Albuquerque, NM → The Villages, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Albuquerque to The Villages

About 1,773 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,170–$9,180, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Albuquerque side and 240 in The Villages.

  • 1,773 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,170–$9,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,773 miles (1,502 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (72 interstate)
Movers at destination
240 (91 interstate)

Reverse: The Villages → Albuquerque

Moving from Albuquerque to The Villages is a cross-country move of roughly 1,773 road miles, heading east from New Mexico to Florida.

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 $6,170 to $9,180 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 31 hours (4 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 240 around The Villages (91 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 The Villages.

Albuquerque has a population of about 556,588 and The Villages about 85,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,014 and 2,422 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Albuquerque to The Villages

Full-service estimate for 1,773 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,470 $3,010 $3,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,700 $4,510 $5,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,170 $7,520 $9,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,870 $12,040 $14,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,570 $16,550 $20,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,420–$3,420

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

Portable container

$2,600–$3,830

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

Full-service mover

$6,170–$9,180

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

Prorelo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2391081
MC
821866
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

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

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

All 129 movers in Albuquerque

Near The Villages (destination)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to The Villages?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,470 to $3,670 for a studio, $3,700 to $5,510 for a one-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,180 for a two-bedroom, $9,870 to $14,680 for a three-bedroom and $13,570 to $20,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is The Villages from Albuquerque?

About 1,773 road miles (1,502 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Mexico into Florida 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 The Villages?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,420 to $3,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,830. 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–The Villages corridor.