Longview, TX → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Longview to Tampa

About 941 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,480–$6,660, delivery in 2–5 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 1,059 in Tampa.

941 miroad distance
16 h 55 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,480–$6,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Longview, Texas
To: Tampa, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 941 miles (797 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 55 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 89 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Longview

Tampa sits about 941 miles east of Longview, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Florida 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 $4,480 to $6,660 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 16 h 55 min.

On the Longview side there are 89 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Longview has a population of about 82,000 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Longview to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 941 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,180	$2,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,480	$5,460	$6,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,160	$8,730	$10,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,850	$12,010	$14,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,480–$6,660

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Longview (origin)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blackwater Energy Services LLC

USDOT: 3392747
MC: 1090679
Based in: Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (806) 781-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2802940
MC: 20067
Based in: Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (601) 381-5534 Route Verify on FMCSA

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2376411
MC: 999684
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 238-2427 Route Verify on FMCSA

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551516
MC: 1813164
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (903) 220-1476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2452099
MC: 968589
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 452-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose A Rojas Ramos

USDOT: 3141232
MC: 99270
Based in: Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (903) 808-0967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willie Higgs

USDOT: 2270671
MC: 1579829
Based in: Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (903) 422-5203 Route Verify on FMCSA

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3478473
MC: 1140780
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (903) 570-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 89 movers in Longview

Near Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1397252
Based in: Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (727) 509-6895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp

USDOT: 1073995
MC: 447175
Based in: Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (813) 944-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ltl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2519126
MC: 885234
Based in: Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (813) 444-5144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 929285
MC: 400706
Based in: Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (954) 718-5766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2979890
MC: 15958
Based in: Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (727) 202-9293 Route Verify on FMCSA

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 944759
MC: 405647
Based in: Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (813) 889-0308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2845444
MC: 717403
Based in: Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (813) 900-9758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4336828
MC: 1693955
Based in: Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (813) 291-8758 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Longview to Tampa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,660 for a two-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,660 for a three-bedroom and $9,850 to $14,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Longview?

About 941 road miles (797 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 55 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Longview to Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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 Longview–Tampa corridor.