--- title: Moving from Providence to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/providence-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 --- Photo: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [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 Providence to Reno # Moving from Providence to Reno Providence to Reno is about 2,869 miles, a little over 50 hours of driving, and 2,538 of those miles are on I-80. The planning figure is six driving days at 500 miles a day. 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/) Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Reno-Sparks 2,868 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 50 h 34 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-84, US 6 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $87,040 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,307 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $422,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 38 F | 48 F | | July average high | 84 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 36.6 in | 20.9 in | - Moved into Washoe County from Bristol County, Massachusetts, Providence County, Rhode Island, per year about 83 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, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Providence is at 42 feet and the Sparks warehouse is at 4,437 feet. It is one of the longest routes into Reno that this page covers: the map line between the two is about 2,505 miles, and the road adds about 360 more. Almost all of that road is one highway. ## I-84 to the Pennsylvania line, then I-80 for the long run The printed route leaves Rhode Island on I-84 for about 165 miles, uses 55 miles of US 6 and 35 miles of I-81, and then joins I-80 for 2,538 miles. That is 88 percent of the trip on one interstate. In the New England and Mid-Atlantic stretch the roads are short links between large cities. After that, the route becomes the long, simple run across the middle of the country and into Nevada. Each state publishes a 511 page, and the NDOT page covers the last stretch. ## Six days at 500 miles a day The wheel time is about 50 h 36 min, which the planning rule rounds to six days. A shipment moving through the Bekins network is not a single truck driving straight through, so the delivery window in your written estimate is the date to plan around. The driving figure just tells you how big the job is. Winter matters most at both ends of the trip. Providence averages 36.6 inches of snow a year and a January high of 38.3 degrees, and the last miles into Nevada can meet snow too. A summer departure avoids both. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, the Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your Rhode Island address through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in the Reno area. If your Reno closing is delayed, your goods can wait in our warehouse, and vault storage starts from $40 per month. The first step is a phone ballpark or the online request. Estimates are itemized and in writing, and long-distance moves are priced by weight. ## Providence and Reno compared The Providence-Warwick metro has about 1.68 million people, a Census median household income of $87,040 and a median home value of $422,500. The Reno metro's median household income is $87,485 and its median home value is $502,300. Median gross rent is $1,307 in Providence and $1,592 in Reno. Annual precipitation drops from 47.5 inches in Providence to 7.35 inches in Reno, and July highs are 83.6 degrees against 93.9. Coastal humidity is replaced by dry air; give wood furniture some weeks to adjust. County records show people moving in both directions between the Providence area and Washoe County. For the wider picture, see [moving to Reno from Rhode Island](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-rhode-island/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375, Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) - [Nevada Department of Transportation, NVRoads](https://www.nvroads.com/) ### 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 Providence](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-providence/) - [Moving to Reno from Rhode Island](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-rhode-island/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955: what that means for your move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/) 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 long is the drive from Providence to Reno? About 50 h 36 min over roughly 2,869 miles, or six driving days at 500 miles a day. ### What highways does the route use? I-80 for about 2,538 miles, I-84 for about 165, US 6 for 55 and I-81 for 35. ### Who delivers at the Reno end? O'Brien's. The Bekins network brings the shipment and our Sparks crews deliver and unpack. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. ## 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) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## 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