--- title: Moving Between Reno and Pahrump | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/reno-pahrump/ 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/) - [Moving within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - Moving between Reno and Pahrump # Moving Between Reno and Pahrump Pahrump is about 384 miles and 7 h 36 min of driving from the O'Brien's yard in Sparks, by way of US-95 and SR 160, and the move is carried under O'Brien's Nevada CPCN 1070. A Nevada-to-Nevada move uses the tariff approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority. 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/) Pahrump Reno-Sparks 384 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 7 h 38 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads US 95, US 95A, SR 160 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Pahrump | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $62,109 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,304 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $310,300 | $502,300 | | January average high | 57 F | 48 F | | July average high | 101 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 1.0 in | 20.9 in | 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). Pahrump is the largest community in Nye County, with about 47,347 residents in Census ACS estimates and a median age of 53. That age matters for a move: many households here are downsizing, retiring, or relocating to be near family, and the planning for those moves differs from a young family's move. ## The road from Sparks to Pahrump The routing data lists 383.6 miles and 458 minutes, or 7 h 36 min, with about 219 miles on US-95 and about 26 miles on SR 160 at the end. The straight-line distance is around 307 miles. No mountain passes are listed on the route, and the town sits at 2,635 feet. Pahrump lies in a valley west of the Spring Mountains, so the final approach comes in on SR 160 rather than on a freeway. A box truck or tractor-trailer handles it, but narrow residential streets and gravel lots are common on rural parcels. Tell your estimator about your driveway and access when the estimate is written. ## What the NTA tariff means for this move Nevada Transportation Authority CPCN 1070 is the certificate under which O'Brien's moves household goods between points in Nevada. The tariff on file with the Authority sets how an in-state move is measured and billed, and your estimate applies it to your inventory. The statute behind it is NRS Chapter 706. The numbers that matter are on your own estimate, which is itemized and in writing. The [how our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) page lays out the three ways to a price: a phone ballpark, an online request, and the free in-home visit. ## Planning a downsizing move to Pahrump With a median age of 53, many Pahrump households are moving from a larger family home to something smaller, and the packing plan changes with it. Decide first what goes, what stays and what is stored. The [senior moves and downsizing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/reno/senior-moving/) page walks through that sorting, and the [moving inventory guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/) shows how high-value items are listed. Furniture that will not fit the new space can wait in vault storage in Sparks. The wooden vaults are 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, and storage starts from $40 per month with about 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship. ## Pahrump at a glance The Census ACS shows a median household income of $62,109, median gross rent of $1,304, a median home value of $310,300, and 20.8 percent of households renting. Most homes are owner-occupied houses on larger lots, so garages, sheds, hot tubs and workshop equipment are worth listing at the estimate. [Hot tub moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/hot-tubs/) and [pool table moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/pool-tables/) have their own pages. The closest climate normals station, Desert Rock, is about 27 miles away and records January highs near 56.6 degrees and July highs near 100.7, with about 5.22 inches of precipitation a year. Summer loading is best done early. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 706](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-706.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, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### 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 within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/reno/senior-moving/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) 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 does the drive take? The routing data shows about 7 h 36 min of free-flow driving. Your delivery window comes from your written estimate, not from the drive time. ### Does O'Brien's move people from Pahrump to Reno too? Yes. CPCN 1070 covers moves in either direction within Nevada. ### Can O'Brien's pack for the move? Yes. Packing can be full, partial, or box packing into your own boxes. See [packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/). ### Who regulates a move inside Nevada? The Nevada Transportation Authority regulates intrastate household goods movers under NRS Chapter 706. You can look up a carrier by certificate number on the NTA site. ## 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) E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. 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. ## 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