Newton, MA → Denton, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,820 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,940–$10,330, delivery in 5–10 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 409 in Denton.
Moving from Newton to Denton is a cross-country move of roughly 1,820 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Texas.
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 $6,940 to $10,330 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 Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 of them authorized for interstate work), and 409 around Denton (187 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 Denton.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and Denton about 169,431. Newton is considerably denser (4,988 people per square mile versus 1,451), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Massachusetts, 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 | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,160 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,940 | $8,460 | $10,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,110 | $13,540 | $16,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,270 | $18,620 | $22,720 |
$2,620–$3,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,640–$3,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,940–$10,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newton, MA → Denton, 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 $2,780 to $4,130 for a studio, $4,160 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,330 for a two-bedroom, $11,110 to $16,520 for a three-bedroom and $15,270 to $22,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,820 road miles (1,542 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 Massachusetts 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 $2,620 to $3,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,890. 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 Newton–Denton corridor.