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Sugar Land, TX → Newport, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Sugar Land to Newport

About 1,872 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,640–$9,880, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 30 in Newport.

  • 1,872 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,640–$9,8802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,872 miles (1,586 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,180 (498 interstate)
Movers at destination
30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Sugar Land

The route from Sugar Land, TX to Newport, RI covers roughly 1,872 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,640 to $9,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sugar Land side there are 1,180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (498 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Newport about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,741 and 3,287 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Rhode Island does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sugar Land to Newport

Full-service estimate for 1,872 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,660 $3,240 $3,950
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,990 $4,860 $5,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,640 $8,100 $9,880
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,630 $12,960 $15,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,620 $17,820 $21,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,670–$3,770

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

Portable container

$2,690–$3,960

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

Full-service mover

$6,640–$9,880

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Sugar Land, TX → Newport, RI. 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 Sugar Land (origin)

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
Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD

USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (713) 333-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (832) 613-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 303-0587 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (877) 630-5449 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 255-2183 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (214) 687-8317 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 780-4006 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50625
MC
120639
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT
769983
MC
345529
Based in
Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT
4389952
MC
1722009
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT
3693175
MC
1729361
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982254
MC
1491310
Based in
Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1792318
MC
846702
Based in
Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT
369398
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT
1167091
MC
470414
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sugar Land to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,930 for a one-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,880 for a two-bedroom, $10,630 to $15,820 for a three-bedroom and $14,620 to $21,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Sugar Land?

About 1,872 road miles (1,586 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas into Rhode Island 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 Sugar Land to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,670 to $3,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,690 to $3,960. 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 Sugar Land–Newport corridor.