Sugar Land, TX

Montgomery, AL → Sugar Land, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Montgomery to Sugar Land

About 692 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.

  • 692 miroad distance
  • 12 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 692 miles (586 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,180 (498 interstate)

Reverse: Sugar Land → Montgomery

Sugar Land sits about 692 miles west of Montgomery, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Texas 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 $3,630 to $5,400 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 12 h 38 min.

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 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.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Montgomery to Sugar Land

Full-service estimate for 692 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,650 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,800 $7,080 $8,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,980 $9,730 $11,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,010–$1,430

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,400

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1547293
MC
1782606
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074918
MC
724880
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1459725
MC
551427
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285931
MC
1039730
Based in
Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232137
MC
487744
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860706
MC
1410244
Based in
Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2125239
MC
812350
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1188260
MC
474230
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 172 movers in Montgomery

Near Sugar Land (destination)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Sugar Land?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sugar Land from Montgomery?

About 692 road miles (586 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 38 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 Alabama 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Montgomery to Sugar Land?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Montgomery–Sugar Land corridor.