Rio Rancho, NM

Palm Coast, FL → Rio Rancho, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Coast to Rio Rancho

About 1,808 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,220–$9,260, delivery in 5–10 days, 66 carriers on the Palm Coast side and 56 in Rio Rancho.

  • 1,808 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,220–$9,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,808 miles (1,532 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Rio Rancho → Palm Coast

Rio Rancho sits about 1,808 miles west of Palm Coast, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to New Mexico 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 $6,220 to $9,260 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Palm Coast side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Rio Rancho (30 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 Rio Rancho.

Palm Coast has a population of about 109,886 and Rio Rancho about 114,419. The two cities have comparable density (936 and 1,006 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that New Mexico does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Coast to Rio Rancho

Full-service estimate for 1,808 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,490 $3,040 $3,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,730 $4,550 $5,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,220 $7,590 $9,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,960 $12,140 $14,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,690 $16,690 $20,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,680

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$6,220–$9,260

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Palm Coast, FL → Rio Rancho, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Palm Coast (origin)

R & R National INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010180
MC
28679
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Quality Experts Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1691527
MC
621887
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Roadrunner Moving Services Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930480
MC
1284663
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Marfan Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527638
MC
1173194
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

The Lion Of Judah Freight Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7233876
MC
46775699
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32135 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Hanshaw & Schwab Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3392034
MC
1091100
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Kristal Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3693186
MC
1289244
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Flagler Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1847236
MC
669035
Based in
Bunnell, FL 32110 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 66 movers in Palm Coast

Near Rio Rancho (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Pbf Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2836224
MC
948981
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

J & E Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1449256
MC
547656
Based in
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Albuquerque

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276015
MC
779896
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 56 movers in Rio Rancho

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Coast to Rio Rancho?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,260 for a two-bedroom, $9,960 to $14,810 for a three-bedroom and $13,690 to $20,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rio Rancho from Palm Coast?

About 1,808 road miles (1,532 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into New Mexico 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 Palm Coast to Rio Rancho?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Palm Coast–Rio Rancho corridor.