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

Movers from Binghamton to Galveston

About 1,637 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,690–$9,950, delivery in 5–10 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 37 in Galveston.

  • 1,637 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,690–$9,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,637 miles (1,388 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
37 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Galveston → Binghamton

Galveston sits about 1,637 miles southwest of Binghamton, 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 $6,690 to $9,950 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 28 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 37 around Galveston (17 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 Galveston.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Galveston about 53,000. Binghamton is considerably denser (4,578 people per square mile versus 1,308), 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 Galveston

Full-service estimate for 1,637 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,670 $3,260 $3,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,970
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,690 $8,160 $9,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,700 $13,050 $15,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,710 $17,940 $21,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,280–$3,220

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

Portable container

$2,480–$3,650

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

Full-service mover

$6,690–$9,950

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Binghamton, NY → Galveston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Galveston (destination)

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697335
MC
1292296
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2090316
MC
729281
Based in
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cygnus Elite Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337094
MC
1728732
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (409) 939-9709 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acjp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9056898
MC
88460689
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (347) 989-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

4rodllc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9139602
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (409) 454-0749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Statewide Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2026122
MC
712238
Based in
Galveston, TX 77551 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (832) 884-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Ran Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2791855
MC
926762
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (310) 654-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sorto Freight Solutions LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6056956
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (409) 916-1738 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Galveston

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,970 for a one-bedroom, $6,690 to $9,950 for a two-bedroom, $10,700 to $15,920 for a three-bedroom and $14,710 to $21,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Galveston from Binghamton?

About 1,637 road miles (1,388 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Galveston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,650. 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–Galveston corridor.