Aberdeen, SD

Roswell, NM → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Aberdeen

About 1,056 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,500–$6,690, delivery in 3–7 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 9 in Aberdeen.

  • 1,056 miroad distance
  • 18 h 54 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,500–$6,6902-bedroom estimate
Photo: Aberdeen Convention and Visitor's Bureau · CC0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,056 miles (895 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 54 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Roswell

The route from Roswell, NM to Aberdeen, SD covers roughly 1,056 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,500 to $6,690 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 18 h 54 min.

On the Roswell side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Aberdeen about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,629 and 1,725 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,056 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,800 $2,200 $2,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,700 $3,290 $4,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,500 $5,490 $6,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,200 $8,780 $10,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,900 $12,070 $14,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,170

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$4,500–$6,690

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902777
MC
425010
Based in
Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
824178
MC
488455
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3509272
MC
1342992
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4566387
MC
1815748
Based in
Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2434052
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3573237
MC
1204365
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2021

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418613
MC
260450
Based in
Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
885778
MC
386322
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251443
MC
783890
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2063548
MC
943864
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895010
MC
1433161
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
934701
Based in
Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1439877
MC
544077
Based in
Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2262675
MC
782564
Based in
Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,020 for a one-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,690 for a two-bedroom, $7,200 to $10,710 for a three-bedroom and $9,900 to $14,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Roswell?

About 1,056 road miles (895 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Mexico into South Dakota 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 Roswell to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,890. 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.

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 Roswell–Aberdeen corridor.