Newport, RI → Houston, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,849 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,610–$9,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 3,257 in Houston.
Houston sits about 1,849 miles southwest of Newport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island 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 $6,610 to $9,830 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,287 and 3,599 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 Rhode Island, 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 | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,610 | $8,060 | $9,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,570 | $12,890 | $15,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,530 | $17,720 | $21,620 |
$2,650–$3,740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,670–$3,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,610–$9,830
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,900 for a one-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,830 for a two-bedroom, $10,570 to $15,730 for a three-bedroom and $14,530 to $21,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,849 road miles (1,567 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Rhode Island 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 $2,650 to $3,740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,670 to $3,930. 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 Newport–Houston corridor.