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Roswell, NM → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Salt Lake City

About 771 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

  • 771 miroad distance
  • 14 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,970–$5,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 771 miles (654 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Roswell

Moving from Roswell to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 771 road miles, heading northwest from New Mexico to Utah.

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 $3,970 to $5,910 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 14 h.

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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. The two cities have comparable density (1,629 and 1,811 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Utah is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 771 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,380 $2,910 $3,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,970 $4,850 $5,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,360 $7,750 $9,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,740 $10,660 $13,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$3,970–$5,910

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
Route Verify on FMCSA

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 Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT
28406
MC
124679
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT
240026
MC
1768668
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1122
MC
298841
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1489050
MC
560561
Based in
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264719
MC
128761
Based in
West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2105569
MC
734376
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT
3547550
MC
1186875
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1758533
MC
643099
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a three-bedroom and $8,740 to $13,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Roswell?

About 771 road miles (654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h.

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 Utah 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 Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.