Edos & Sons Transportation
- USDOT
- 4581369
- Based in
- Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
The Villages, FL → Longview, TX · Long-distance move
About 942 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,480–$6,660, delivery in 2–5 days, 240 carriers on the The Villages side and 89 in Longview.
Moving from The Villages to Longview is a long-distance move of roughly 942 road miles, heading west from Florida to Texas.
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 $4,480 to $6,660 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 16 h 57 min.
On the The Villages side there are 240 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 89 around Longview (47 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 Longview.
The Villages has a population of about 85,000 and Longview about 82,000. The Villages is considerably denser (2,422 people per square mile versus 1,462), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,670 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,460 | $6,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,170 | $8,740 | $10,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,850 | $12,020 | $14,660 |
$1,420–$2,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,480–$6,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for The Villages, FL → Longview, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,660 for a two-bedroom, $7,170 to $10,660 for a three-bedroom and $9,850 to $14,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 942 road miles (798 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 57 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 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.
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 The Villages–Longview corridor.