Fort Worth, TX → Arlington, TX · Local move
About 17 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,070–$1,590, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 1,724 in Arlington.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Arlington, TX covers roughly 17 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,070 and $1,590, before packing or storage.
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,724 around Arlington (721 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 Arlington.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Arlington about 402,134. Arlington is the denser city (4,111 people per square mile versus 2,646 in Fort Worth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $550 | $670 | $820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $660 | $800 | $980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,070–$1,590
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 $550 to $820 for a studio, $660 to $980 for a one-bedroom, $1,070 to $1,590 for a two-bedroom, $1,680 to $2,500 for a three-bedroom and $2,540 to $3,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 17 road miles (14 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fort Worth and Arlington 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 $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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 Fort Worth–Arlington corridor.