Las Cruces, NM → St. Augustine, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,785 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,190–$9,200, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Las Cruces side and 71 in St. Augustine.
Moving from Las Cruces to St. Augustine is a cross-country move of roughly 1,785 road miles, heading east from New Mexico to Florida.
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 $6,190 to $9,200 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 Las Cruces side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.
Las Cruces has a population of about 116,978 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,448 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,530 | $5,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,190 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,900 | $12,070 | $14,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,610 | $16,600 | $20,250 |
$2,430–$3,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,610–$3,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,190–$9,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Las Cruces, NM → St. Augustine, FL. 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: Mvt Services LLC
Legal name: Asap Auto Fair Detailing LLC
Legal name: Graciela Perez
Legal name: Jose Manuel Delgado
Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC
Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,470 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,520 for a one-bedroom, $6,190 to $9,200 for a two-bedroom, $9,900 to $14,730 for a three-bedroom and $13,610 to $20,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,785 road miles (1,513 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 New Mexico into Florida 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 $2,430 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,840. 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 Las Cruces–St. Augustine corridor.