Memphis, TN → Albuquerque, NM · Long-distance move
About 1,111 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,630–$6,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 129 in Albuquerque.
Moving from Memphis to Albuquerque is a long-distance move of roughly 1,111 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to New Mexico.
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 $4,630 to $6,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 51 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Albuquerque (72 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 Albuquerque.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Albuquerque about 556,588. Albuquerque is the denser city (3,014 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that New Mexico does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,260 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,630 | $5,640 | $6,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,410 | $9,030 | $11,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,180 | $12,420 | $15,150 |
$1,590–$2,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,010–$2,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,630–$6,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
Legal name: Labatt New Mexico LLC
Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC
Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp
Legal name: Allstar Moving And Storage INC
Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,130 for a one-bedroom, $4,630 to $6,890 for a two-bedroom, $7,410 to $11,020 for a three-bedroom and $10,180 to $15,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,111 road miles (942 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Tennessee into New Mexico 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 $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Memphis–Albuquerque corridor.