Lynn, MA → Sugar Land, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,925 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,120–$10,600, delivery in 5–10 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
Moving from Lynn to Sugar Land is a cross-country move of roughly 1,925 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts 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 $7,120 to $10,600 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 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 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.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Lynn is considerably denser (9,463 people per square mile versus 2,741), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas 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 | $2,850 | $3,470 | $4,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,270 | $5,210 | $6,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,120 | $8,690 | $10,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,400 | $13,900 | $16,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,670 | $19,110 | $23,310 |
$2,730–$3,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,740–$4,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,120–$10,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lynn, MA → Sugar Land, TX. 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: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,270 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,600 for a two-bedroom, $11,400 to $16,950 for a three-bedroom and $15,670 to $23,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,925 road miles (1,631 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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 Lynn–Sugar Land corridor.