How Much Does Long-Distance Move Cost?
Updated for 2024 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Long-Distance Move Include?
Long-distance moves (over 50 miles or across state lines) are typically priced by weight and distance rather than hourly. Costs include packing, loading, transport, and delivery.
The national average cost for long-distance move is $4,500 per move. Most homeowners pay between $2,000 and $8,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Distance
500 miles: $2K-$4K. 1,000 miles: $3K-$6K. Coast-to-coast: $5K-$10K+
Home Size
1 BR (2,000 lbs): $2K-$3K. 3 BR (7,000 lbs): $4K-$7K. 5 BR (12,000 lbs): $7K-$12K
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Distance
- ✓Shipment weight
- ✓Home size
- ✓Packing services
- ✓Insurance coverage
- ✓Delivery window flexibility
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Be flexible on delivery dates for lower rates
- 2.Ship heavy items separately via freight
- 3.Get binding estimates to avoid surprise charges
- 4.Move during off-peak months (October-April)
Long-Distance Move Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,640 | $3,690 | $6,560 |
| Alaska | $2,560 | $5,760 | $10,240 |
| Arizona | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Arkansas | $1,600 | $3,600 | $6,400 |
| California | $2,700 | $6,075 | $10,800 |
| Colorado | $2,160 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Connecticut | $2,440 | $5,490 | $9,760 |
| Delaware | $2,100 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Florida | $1,960 | $4,410 | $7,840 |
| Georgia | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Hawaii | $2,840 | $6,390 | $11,360 |
| Idaho | $1,840 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Illinois | $2,100 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Indiana | $1,760 | $3,960 | $7,040 |
| Iowa | $1,720 | $3,870 | $6,880 |
| Kansas | $1,700 | $3,825 | $6,800 |
| Kentucky | $1,680 | $3,780 | $6,720 |
| Louisiana | $1,740 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| Maine | $2,040 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Maryland | $2,300 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| Massachusetts | $2,600 | $5,850 | $10,400 |
| Michigan | $1,840 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Minnesota | $2,040 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Mississippi | $1,560 | $3,510 | $6,240 |
| Missouri | $1,740 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| Montana | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Nebraska | $1,760 | $3,960 | $7,040 |
| Nevada | $2,040 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| New Hampshire | $2,240 | $5,040 | $8,960 |
| New Jersey | $2,500 | $5,625 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| New York | $2,640 | $5,940 | $10,560 |
| North Carolina | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| North Dakota | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Ohio | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Oklahoma | $1,660 | $3,735 | $6,640 |
| Oregon | $2,200 | $4,950 | $8,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,040 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Rhode Island | $2,300 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| South Carolina | $1,740 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| South Dakota | $1,700 | $3,825 | $6,800 |
| Tennessee | $1,720 | $3,870 | $6,880 |
| Texas | $1,860 | $4,185 | $7,440 |
| Utah | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Vermont | $2,160 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Virginia | $2,100 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Washington | $2,300 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| West Virginia | $1,600 | $3,600 | $6,400 |
| Wisconsin | $1,880 | $4,230 | $7,520 |
| Wyoming | $1,840 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book movers?
4-8 weeks for most moves. For summer moves (peak season): 8-12 weeks.