Houston, TX → New York, NY · Cross-country move
About 1,675 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,750–$10,050, delivery in 5–10 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 4,150 in New York.
The route from Houston, TX to New York, NY covers roughly 1,675 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,750 to $10,050 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 29 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 4,150 around New York (2,180 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 New York.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and New York about 8.6 million. New York is the denser city (29,298 people per square mile versus 3,599 in Houston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,240 | $10,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,810 | $13,180 | $16,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,860 | $18,120 | $22,100 |
$2,320–$3,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,510–$3,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,750–$10,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → New York, 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,700 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,030 for a one-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,050 for a two-bedroom, $10,810 to $16,080 for a three-bedroom and $14,860 to $22,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,675 road miles (1,419 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 $2,320 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,700. 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–New York corridor.