Fort Worth, TX → Edinburg, TX · Long-distance move
About 530 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,390–$5,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 307 in Edinburg.
Edinburg sits about 530 miles south of Fort Worth, so this is an in-state move 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 $3,390 to $5,040 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 9 h 50 min.
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 307 around Edinburg (188 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 Edinburg.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Edinburg about 110,700. The two cities have comparable density (2,646 and 2,243 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,420 | $6,610 | $8,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,450 | $9,090 | $11,090 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,390–$5,040
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 $1,360 to $2,020 for a studio, $2,030 to $3,020 for a one-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,040 for a two-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,060 for a three-bedroom and $7,450 to $11,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 530 road miles (449 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 50 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.
No. Because both Fort Worth and Edinburg 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 $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,200. 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–Edinburg corridor.