American Van Lines INC
- USDOT
- 614506
- MC
- 294798
- Based in
- Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 81 trucks, 68 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1995
Pompano Beach, FL → Houston, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,134 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,033 carriers on the Pompano Beach side and 3,257 in Houston.
Houston sits about 1,134 miles west of Pompano Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,960 to $7,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 15 min.
On the Pompano Beach side there are 1,033 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (412 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.
Pompano Beach has a population of about 117,211 and Houston about 2.4 million. The two cities have comparable density (4,669 and 3,599 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,630 | $4,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,040 | $7,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,900 | $13,290 | $16,220 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,960–$7,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pompano Beach, FL → Houston, 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 $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,134 road miles (961 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Pompano Beach–Houston corridor.