Palmdale, CA → Henderson, NV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Henderson

About 235 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,790–$4,150, delivery in 1–2 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 542 in Henderson.

235 miroad distance
4 h 45 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,790–$4,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Henderson, Nevada
Road distance: ≈ 235 miles (199 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 45 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 542 (364 interstate)

Reverse: Henderson → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Henderson, NV covers roughly 235 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,790 to $4,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 45 min.

On the Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 542 around Henderson (364 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 Henderson.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Henderson about 353,289. Henderson is the denser city (2,991 people per square mile versus 1,597 in Palmdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Nevada than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Henderson

Full-service estimate for 235 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,410	$1,720	$2,100
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,670	$2,040	$2,490
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,790	$3,400	$4,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,140	$7,490	$9,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$390–$550

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

Portable container

$1,230–$1,810

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

Full-service mover

$2,790–$4,150

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4384395
MC: 1719247
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3956591
MC: 1474260
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 746806
MC: 268822
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4548721
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT: 34380
MC: 133696
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3148907
MC: 103731
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT: 4216491
MC: 1639401
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT: 2951860
MC: 1555690
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Henderson (destination)

West Oahu Aggregate Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1888145
MC: 680134
Based in: Henderson, NV 89102 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 134 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 847-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dreamworks Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3039280
MC: 43812
Based in: Las Vegas, NV 89103 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (775) 877-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Express Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: US Express Carriers LLC

USDOT: 3062876
MC: 58054
Based in: Henderson, NV 89074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (702) 379-1117 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move 4 Less

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Move4less LLC

USDOT: 1251663
MC: 490778
Based in: Las Vegas, NV 89113 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (702) 381-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aurimas Delivery

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3309455
MC: 1055362
Based in: N Las Vegas, NV 89030 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 33 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 324-7452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smiles For Miles Delivery

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3305810
MC: 1049218
Based in: Henderson, NV 89052 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 29 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 289-8757 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Safe Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3536882
MC: 1179439
Based in: Las Vegas, NV 89110 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Alvarez Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2274941
MC: 777063
Based in: Henderson, NV 89074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (702) 913-9430 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 542 movers in Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Henderson?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,790 to $4,150 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a three-bedroom and $6,140 to $9,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Henderson from Palmdale?

About 235 road miles (199 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 California into Nevada 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 Palmdale to Henderson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,810. 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 Palmdale–Henderson corridor.