Carrollton, TX → New Braunfels, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 281 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,540–$3,780, delivery in 1–3 days, 976 carriers on the Carrollton side and 145 in New Braunfels.
Moving from Carrollton to New Braunfels is a regional long-distance move of roughly 281 road miles, heading south within 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 $2,540 to $3,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 33 min.
On the Carrollton side there are 976 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 145 around New Braunfels (43 interstate). For an in-state 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 Braunfels.
Carrollton has a population of about 134,562 and New Braunfels about 122,492. Carrollton is considerably denser (3,636 people per square mile versus 2,000), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,960 | $6,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,590 | $6,820 | $8,320 |
$440–$620
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,270–$1,870
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,540–$3,780
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,270 for a one-bedroom, $2,540 to $3,780 for a two-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,050 for a three-bedroom and $5,590 to $8,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 281 road miles (238 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 33 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Carrollton and New Braunfels are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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.
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 Carrollton–New Braunfels corridor.