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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