Santa Monica, CA

Roswell, NM → Santa Monica, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Santa Monica

About 948 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,320, delivery in 2–5 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 948 miroad distance
  • 17 h 3 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,920–$7,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 948 miles (804 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 3 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Roswell

Santa Monica sits about 948 miles west of Roswell, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Mexico to California 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 $4,920 to $7,320 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 17 h 3 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 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Santa Monica.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,629 in Roswell), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California 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 Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 948 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,950 $3,600 $4,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,920 $6,000 $7,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,870 $9,600 $11,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,830 $13,200 $16,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,010

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,320

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 Santa Monica (destination)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a two-bedroom, $7,870 to $11,710 for a three-bedroom and $10,830 to $16,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Roswell?

About 948 road miles (804 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 3 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 California 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 Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,740. 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–Santa Monica corridor.