Long-Distance Move Calculator

Interstate moves are driven by linehaul (miles) plus load/unload labor. This model adds a fuel surcharge based on the EIA national diesel average.

$819 – $2,290

Estimated range

  • Linehaul transport (1000 mi @ $0.5–$1.2/mi)$500$1,200
  • Fuel surcharge (4% of linehaul, EIA diesel)$20$48
  • Load & unload labor (est. 5,000 lb shipment)$299$1,042

Interstate move estimate for ~5,000 lb. Excludes packing, FVP insurance, and storage.

How this is calculated

Linehaul per mile × distance, plus a fuel surcharge (EIA diesel percentage), plus origin/destination labor sized to the shipment weight tier. Weight tiers range from 2,000 lb (studio) to 10,000 lb (4BR).

Sources: FMCSA linehaul benchmarks; EIA diesel.

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