Sugar Land, TX

Gulfport, MS → Sugar Land, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Gulfport to Sugar Land

About 468 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,040–$4,520, delivery in 1–3 days, 66 carriers on the Gulfport side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.

  • 468 miroad distance
  • 8 h 46 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,040–$4,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 468 miles (397 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 46 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,180 (498 interstate)

Reverse: Sugar Land → Gulfport

Moving from Gulfport to Sugar Land is a regional long-distance move of roughly 468 road miles, heading west from Mississippi to Texas.

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 $3,040 to $4,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 46 min.

On the Gulfport side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.

Gulfport has a population of about 72,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 1,311 in Gulfport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Gulfport to Sugar Land

Full-service estimate for 468 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,480 $1,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,820 $2,220 $2,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,040 $3,710 $4,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,860 $5,930 $7,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,680 $8,150 $9,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,110

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

Full-service mover

$3,040–$4,520

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Gulfport (origin)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043597
MC
432866
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4105938
MC
1567262
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39531 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87824
MC
120472
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39507 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2362630
MC
809860
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2637990
MC
918945
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
173885
MC
145591
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1446255
MC
1268134
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39530 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Gibson Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1631298
MC
601748
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 66 movers in Gulfport

Near Sugar Land (destination)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gulfport to Sugar Land?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,710 for a one-bedroom, $3,040 to $4,520 for a two-bedroom, $4,860 to $7,230 for a three-bedroom and $6,680 to $9,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sugar Land from Gulfport?

About 468 road miles (397 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Mississippi into Texas 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 Gulfport to Sugar Land?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,110. 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 Gulfport–Sugar Land corridor.