Roswell, NM → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to McAllen

About 733 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,660, delivery in 2–5 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 357 in McAllen.

733 miroad distance
13 h 20 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,800–$5,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Roswell, New Mexico
To: McAllen, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 733 miles (621 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 20 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → Roswell

McAllen sits about 733 miles southeast of Roswell, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Mexico 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 $3,800 to $5,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 20 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 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and McAllen about 150,640. McAllen is the denser city (2,283 people per square mile versus 1,629 in Roswell), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Roswell to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 733 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,520	$1,850	$2,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,280	$2,780	$3,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,800	$4,640	$5,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,080	$7,420	$9,050
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,360	$10,200	$12,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,050–$1,490

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,460

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

Full-service mover

$3,800–$5,660

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brown Farms LLC

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

Call (575) 347-2209 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (575) 626-6494 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

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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

Call (307) 231-7999 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (575) 317-9564 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (575) 347-8573 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1502769
MC: 564203
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (956) 702-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1970020
MC: 697365
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (956) 213-8150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437028
MC: 152490
Based in: San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (956) 781-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2959196
MC: 3661
Based in: Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (956) 202-0779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3187957
MC: 303464
Based in: Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 213-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930892
MC: 714680
Based in: Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (956) 800-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3127200
MC: 91149
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 843-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4251409
MC: 1647997
Based in: McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (956) 855-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 357 movers in McAllen

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,660 for a two-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,050 for a three-bedroom and $8,360 to $12,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from Roswell?

About 733 road miles (621 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Roswell to McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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–McAllen corridor.