Joliet, IL

Farmington, NM → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Farmington to Joliet

About 1,321 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,390–$8,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 18 carriers on the Farmington side and 694 in Joliet.

  • 1,321 miroad distance
  • 23 h 29 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,390–$8,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,321 miles (1,120 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 29 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
18 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination
694 (561 interstate)

Reverse: Joliet → Farmington

The route from Farmington, NM to Joliet, IL covers roughly 1,321 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,390 to $8,020 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 23 h 29 min.

On the Farmington side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.

Farmington has a population of about 46,000 and Joliet about 152,241. Joliet is the denser city (2,331 people per square mile versus 1,353 in Farmington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Farmington to Joliet

Full-service estimate for 1,321 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,160 $2,630 $3,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,240 $3,950 $4,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,390 $6,580 $8,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,630 $10,520 $12,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,860 $14,470 $17,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,810–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,230

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

Full-service mover

$5,390–$8,020

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 Farmington (origin)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 18 movers in Farmington

Near Joliet (destination)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2588231
MC
907486
Based in
Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1313194
MC
527982
Based in
Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2578534
MC
902373
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3342792
MC
1067250
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 694 movers in Joliet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Farmington to Joliet?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,020 for a two-bedroom, $8,630 to $12,840 for a three-bedroom and $11,860 to $17,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Joliet from Farmington?

About 1,321 road miles (1,120 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Mexico into Illinois 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 Farmington to Joliet?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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 Farmington–Joliet corridor.