Edinburg, TX → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move
About 665 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,620–$5,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 227 in New Orleans.
New Orleans sits about 665 miles northeast of Edinburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Louisiana 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 $3,620 to $5,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 10 min.
On the Edinburg side there are 307 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and New Orleans about 362,154. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 2,265 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,420 | $5,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,790 | $7,070 | $8,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,970 | $9,720 | $11,850 |
$980–$1,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,620–$5,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edinburg, TX → New Orleans, LA. 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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Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,230 for a one-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,390 for a two-bedroom, $5,790 to $8,620 for a three-bedroom and $7,970 to $11,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 665 road miles (563 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas into Louisiana 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 $980 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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 Edinburg–New Orleans corridor.