Interstate move · New York → Texas

Movers from New York to Texas

About 1,675 miles between New York and Houston. Two-bedroom estimate $6,750–$10,050, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,675 miNew York → Houston
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
8,617 / 34,770carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New York city and a Texas city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from New York to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—New York and Houston—the road distance is about 1,675 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

New York has about 20.2 million residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Texas, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in New York. Texas has no state income tax on wages, while New York does.

We list 8,617 household-goods carriers across the New York cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New York to Texas

Reference estimate for 1,675 miles (New York → Houston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,700	$3,290	$4,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,050	$4,940	$6,030
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,750	$8,240	$10,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,810	$13,180	$16,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,860	$18,120	$22,100

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

Popular city routes

New YorkHouston1,675 mi New YorkSan Antonio1,868 mi New YorkDallas1,618 mi New YorkFort Worth1,653 mi New YorkAustin1,785 mi New YorkEl Paso2,239 mi BuffaloHouston1,518 mi BuffaloSan Antonio1,688 mi BuffaloDallas1,412 mi BuffaloFort Worth1,443 mi BuffaloAustin1,601 mi BuffaloEl Paso1,988 mi YonkersHouston1,688 mi YonkersSan Antonio1,881 mi YonkersDallas1,628 mi YonkersFort Worth1,663 mi YonkersAustin1,797 mi YonkersEl Paso2,247 mi RochesterHouston1,590 mi RochesterSan Antonio1,762 mi RochesterDallas1,488 mi RochesterFort Worth1,519 mi RochesterAustin1,675 mi RochesterEl Paso2,065 mi SyracuseHouston1,655 mi SyracuseSan Antonio1,832 mi SyracuseDallas1,561 mi SyracuseFort Worth1,593 mi SyracuseAustin1,745 mi SyracuseEl Paso2,147 mi AlbanyHouston1,757 mi AlbanySan Antonio1,941 mi AlbanyDallas1,678 mi AlbanyFort Worth1,711 mi AlbanyAustin1,856 mi AlbanyEl Paso2,276 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New York to Texas?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,050 to $6,030, a two-bedroom $6,750 to $10,050 and a three-bedroom $10,810 to $16,080. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New York to Texas take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 29 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a New York to Texas move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Texas do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.