--- title: Moving from Albuquerque to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/albuquerque-to-reno/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Albuquerque to Reno # Moving from Albuquerque to Reno Albuquerque to Reno is about 1,000 miles, an 18 h 30 min free-flow drive that follows I-40 for 468 miles before turning north on US 93, I-11 and US 95. Albuquerque has 562,218 people in the city and about 921,000 in the metro area, at 4,963 feet. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Albuquerque, NM Reno-Sparks 1,000 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 18 h 28 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads I-40, US 95, US 93 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Albuquerque, NM | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $70,783 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,156 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $287,800 | $502,300 | | January average high | 48 F | 48 F | | July average high | 91 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 7.9 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from New Mexico to Nevada (2024) about 1,320 - Moved from Nevada to New Mexico (2024) about 898 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 28 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Census counts show about 28 people a year moving from Washoe County to Bernalillo County (2016-2020), while the count in the other direction is within the survey's margin of error. New Mexico as a whole sent about 1,320 people to Nevada in 2024, against about 898 moving the other way. ## The drive: I-40, US 93, I-11 and US 95 The truck takes I-40 west for about 468 miles across New Mexico and northern Arizona, then turns north on US 93 for about 68 miles. I-11 covers about 42 miles near Las Vegas, and US 95 carries the truck about 272 miles through central Nevada to the Reno area. The total is about 1,000 miles. At 500 miles a day the map says two days behind the wheel, with a free-flow time of 18 h 30 min. The figure is close to a three-day run for a loaded truck once loading, weight stops and rest are counted, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. I-40 is a major freight route that is plowed and treated in winter, but the high country of northern Arizona and western New Mexico can see snow and ice. New Mexico's NMRoads site covers the start, Arizona 511 covers the middle, and the Nevada 511 site covers the long run north on US 95. The routing data lists no mountain pass on this route, and the Sierra summits are not part of it. ## Albuquerque and Reno side by side Albuquerque averages about 8.8 inches of precipitation and 7.9 inches of snow a year, against about 7.4 and 20.9 at the Reno airport. The January average high is 48.4 F in Albuquerque and 47.7 F in Reno, nearly identical. July highs are 91.2 F and 93.9 F. The table above uses Census figures for the Albuquerque metro area, with median household income of $70,783, median gross rent of $1,156 and a median home value of $287,800. Reno-Sparks has a median household income of $87,485, median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300, a notable step up in housing cost. New Mexico taxes income and Nevada does not tax wages. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's, the Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Albuquerque home through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada, we handle delivery, unpacking and, if your new place is not ready, storage in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse (vault storage from $40 per month). Call 775-359-6683 for a phone ballpark, or send an online request. ## Planning Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and the estimate is itemized and in writing. Our [New Mexico to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-new-mexico/) covers license and registration steps, and the [long-distance checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) covers mail, utilities and records. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [New Mexico DOT NMRoads](https://nmroads.com/) - [Arizona 511 travel information](https://az511.com/) - [Nevada Department of Transportation road conditions](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Reno to Albuquerque](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-albuquerque/) - [Moving to Reno from New Mexico](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-new-mexico/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Albuquerque from Reno? About 1,000 miles by road, or about 18 h 30 min of free-flow driving. ### Which roads does the route use? I-40 west, US 93 north, I-11 near Las Vegas, and US 95 through central Nevada. ### How different is the climate? January and July highs are close to each other. Reno gets more snow, about 20.9 inches a year against about 7.9 in Albuquerque. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070