Houston, TX → Albany, NY · Cross-country move
About 1,757 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,900–$10,260, delivery in 5–10 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 243 in Albany.
Moving from Houston to Albany is a cross-country move of roughly 1,757 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to New York.
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 $6,900 to $10,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around Albany (100 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 Albany.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Albany about 101,698. The two cities have comparable density (3,599 and 4,637 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York 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 | $2,760 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,140 | $5,050 | $6,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,900 | $8,410 | $10,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,030 | $13,450 | $16,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,170 | $18,500 | $22,570 |
$2,410–$3,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,900–$10,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → Albany, NY. 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.
Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC
Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC
Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,100 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,160 for a one-bedroom, $6,900 to $10,260 for a two-bedroom, $11,030 to $16,410 for a three-bedroom and $15,170 to $22,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,757 road miles (1,489 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New York 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 $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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 Houston–Albany corridor.