Providence, RI

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

Movers from Sugar Land to Providence

About 1,878 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,650–$9,900, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 330 in Providence.

  • 1,878 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,650–$9,9002-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,878 miles (1,591 straight-line)
Drive time
33 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
330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Sugar Land

Providence sits about 1,878 miles northeast of Sugar Land, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,650 to $9,900 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 33 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 2,741 in Sugar Land), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Providence

Full-service estimate for 1,878 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,660 $3,250 $3,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,990 $4,870 $5,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,650 $8,110 $9,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,650 $12,980 $15,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,640 $17,850 $21,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,780

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,960

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

Full-service mover

$6,650–$9,900

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 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

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

Near Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179097
MC
308546
Based in
Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate
USDOT
612151
MC
294309
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3934248
MC
1459148
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086040
MC
69304
Based in
Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3365162
MC
1078255
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1432058
MC
541084
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106974
MC
133272
Based in
Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782376
MC
926696
Based in
North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,960 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,940 for a one-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,900 for a two-bedroom, $10,650 to $15,840 for a three-bedroom and $14,640 to $21,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Sugar Land?

About 1,878 road miles (1,591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 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–Providence corridor.