Carrollton, TX

Santa Fe, NM → Carrollton, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Carrollton

About 649 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,600–$5,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 976 in Carrollton.

  • 649 miroad distance
  • 11 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,600–$5,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 649 miles (550 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
976 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Carrollton → Santa Fe

Carrollton sits about 649 miles east of Santa Fe, 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 $3,600 to $5,360 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 11 h 53 min.

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 of them authorized for interstate work), and 976 around Carrollton (399 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 Carrollton.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Carrollton about 134,562. Carrollton is the denser city (3,636 people per square mile versus 1,675 in Santa Fe), 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 Santa Fe to Carrollton

Full-service estimate for 649 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,440 $1,760 $2,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,160 $2,640 $3,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,760 $7,030 $8,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,920 $9,660 $11,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,360

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

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

Full-service mover

$3,600–$5,360

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Santa Fe, NM → Carrollton, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Santa Fe (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Carrollton (destination)

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Design Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
486924
MC
246474
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Red Hawk Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3491000
MC
1155002
Based in
Coppell, TX 75019 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Suddath Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1038245
Based in
Coppell, TX 75019 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Dallas Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2638632
MC
919255
Based in
Grapevine, TX 76051 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 976 movers in Carrollton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Carrollton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,440 to $2,140 for a studio, $2,160 to $3,220 for a one-bedroom, $3,600 to $5,360 for a two-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,570 for a three-bedroom and $7,920 to $11,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carrollton from Santa Fe?

About 649 road miles (550 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 53 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 Santa Fe to Carrollton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Santa Fe–Carrollton corridor.