Nashua, NH → Austin, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,985 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,830–$10,160, delivery in 5–10 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 868 in Austin.
Austin sits about 1,985 miles west of Nashua, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,830 to $10,160 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 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Nashua side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,962 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,830 | $8,330 | $10,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,920 | $13,320 | $16,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,020 | $18,320 | $22,350 |
$2,790–$3,940
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,790–$4,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,830–$10,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → Austin, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,100 to $6,090 for a one-bedroom, $6,830 to $10,160 for a two-bedroom, $10,920 to $16,250 for a three-bedroom and $15,020 to $22,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,985 road miles (1,683 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Hampshire 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 $2,790 to $3,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,790 to $4,110. 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 Nashua–Austin corridor.