Binghamton, NY → Brownsville, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Binghamton to Brownsville

About 1,950 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 111 in Brownsville.

1,950 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,230–$10,7602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Binghamton, New York
To: Brownsville, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,950 miles (1,652 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 111 (60 interstate)

Reverse: Brownsville → Binghamton

Moving from Binghamton to Brownsville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,950 road miles, heading southwest from New York to Texas.

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 $7,230 to $10,760 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 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Binghamton side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 111 around Brownsville (60 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 Brownsville.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Brownsville about 192,957. Binghamton is considerably denser (4,578 people per square mile versus 1,420), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Binghamton to Brownsville

Full-service estimate for 1,950 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,890	$3,530	$4,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,340	$5,290	$6,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,230	$8,820	$10,760
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,570	$14,110	$17,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,910	$19,400	$23,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,750–$3,890

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

Portable container

$2,760–$4,060

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

Full-service mover

$7,230–$10,760

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 Binghamton (origin)

Willow Run Foods Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27814
MC: 249740
Based in: Kirkwood, NY 13795 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 234-7550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Service Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 15059
MC: 105117
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 797-7333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coachmaster Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp

USDOT: 534719
MC: 154046
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (607) 762-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Binghamton-Ithaca Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163487
MC: 217257
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 723-9433 Route Verify on FMCSA

U Save Auto Rental Repair

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp

USDOT: 1348719
MC: 518757
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (607) 772-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dimon & Bacorn Co Of Binghamton

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC

USDOT: 15010
MC: 79862
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 798-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Industrial Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 843385
MC: 372490
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13903 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (607) 722-4949 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Energy INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2061721
MC: 796019
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 785-3393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Binghamton

Near Brownsville (destination)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1184128
MC: 473281
Based in: San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (956) 276-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 136490
MC: 118341
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 945-4511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2422693
MC: 834541
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 621-0439 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1675050
MC: 615603
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392510
MC: 849858
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 521-3959 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1807989
MC: 833363
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (956) 626-1049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 954536
MC: 408540
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (956) 838-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 919429
MC: 397547
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (956) 350-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Tips for this move

Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Binghamton to Brownsville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,890 to $4,300 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,450 for a one-bedroom, $7,230 to $10,760 for a two-bedroom, $11,570 to $17,210 for a three-bedroom and $15,910 to $23,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Brownsville from Binghamton?

About 1,950 road miles (1,652 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Binghamton to Brownsville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,750 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,060. 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 Binghamton–Brownsville corridor.