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A long-distance move (any move over ~100 miles, usually across state lines) is priced primarily by the weight of your shipment and the distance traveled, plus the season and any add-on services. As a national baseline, long-distance freight runs roughly $0.70 per pound per 1,000 miles, so a 2-bedroom home (~5,000 lbs per AMSA-standard weights) moving 1,000 miles starts around $3,500 before season and add-ons. Most long-distance moves land between $2,500 and $7,500, and peak summer (May–Aug) typically runs 15–25% higher than winter. MovingCost matches you with one vetted, FMCSA-licensed long-distance carrier — verifiable in the FMCSA SAFER database — not a dozen cold-callers.
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Share your route, dates and home size in our 60-second form.
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We connect you with a licensed, insured long-distance carrier suited to your move.
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What goes into a long-distance moving quote
Shipment weight
Priced by the weight of your belongings — a 2-bedroom home averages ~5,000 lbs, a 3-bedroom ~7,500 lbs.
Distance & route
Long hauls are priced per pound per mile; the corridor and fuel costs factor in.
Season & timing
Peak summer moves (May–Aug) run 15–25% higher than winter — flexibility saves money.
Packing & add-ons
Full packing, storage-in-transit, and specialty items (piano, art) add to the base.
FMCSA-licensed carriers
Every mover we match holds an active USDOT number and the required insurance.
Binding estimates
Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed quote so your price doesn't balloon on moving day.
Movers you can actually trust
We only match you with vetted, federally-licensed carriers — never a wall of cold-callers.
FMCSA / USDOT verified
Every carrier we match is federally licensed and looked up in the FMCSA SAFER database.
Fully insured
Licensed interstate movers carry the cargo and liability coverage your move requires.
100% money-back guarantee
Not happy with your match? We'll make it right — that's our promise.
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Long-distance movers questions, answered
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