A & A Transfer & Storage INC
- USDOT
- 89741
- MC
- 128469
- Based in
- Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 17 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Destin, FL → Roswell, NM · Long-distance move
About 1,272 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 53 carriers on the Destin side and 6 in Roswell.
Roswell sits about 1,272 miles west of Destin, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to New Mexico that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,190 to $7,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 38 min.
On the Destin side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 6 around Roswell (4 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 Roswell.
Destin has a population of about 14,000 and Roswell about 48,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,859 and 1,629 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that New Mexico does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,310 | $10,130 | $12,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,420 | $13,930 | $16,990 |
$1,760–$2,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Destin, FL → Roswell, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,310 to $12,360 for a three-bedroom and $11,420 to $16,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,272 road miles (1,078 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into New Mexico 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,170. 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 Destin–Roswell corridor.