Sugar Land, TX

Santa Fe, NM → Sugar Land, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Sugar Land

About 865 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,120, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.

  • 865 miroad distance
  • 15 h 37 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,120–$6,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 865 miles (733 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 37 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,180 (498 interstate)

Reverse: Sugar Land → Santa Fe

The route from Santa Fe, NM to Sugar Land, TX covers roughly 865 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,120 to $6,120 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 15 h 37 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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 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 Sugar Land

Full-service estimate for 865 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,470 $3,010 $3,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,120 $5,020 $6,120
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,590 $8,030 $9,800
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,060 $11,040 $13,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,190–$1,680

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,120–$6,120

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Santa Fe, NM → Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land (destination)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Sugar Land?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,120 for a two-bedroom, $6,590 to $9,800 for a three-bedroom and $9,060 to $13,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sugar Land from Santa Fe?

About 865 road miles (733 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 37 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 Sugar Land?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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–Sugar Land corridor.