Moving Cost Planner

Moving Cost by Route — 2026

Full cost breakdowns for the most popular long-distance moving routes in the US. Compare movers vs. DIY for each route.

Route Comparison

RouteMoversDIY
Texas to California

1,435 mi · 3d

$5,200$1,800
New York to Florida

1,280 mi · 3d

$5,800$1,600
Cross Country Move

2,800 mi · 5d

$7,500$2,800
California to Texas

1,435 mi · 3d

$4,800$1,600
Illinois to Texas

920 mi · 2d

$4,200$1,200
New York to North Carolina

640 mi · 2d

$4,400$1,100
Out of State Move

500 mi · 2d

$3,500$1,200
Florida to Texas

1,310 mi · 3d

$5,000$1,700
New York to Texas

1,550 mi · 4d

$5,600$1,900
New York to Georgia

870 mi · 2d

$4,600$1,300
California to Washington

1,135 mi · 3d

$4,500$1,500
California to Colorado

1,020 mi · 2d

$4,300$1,400
California to Arizona

370 mi · 1d

$2,800$800
New York to Massachusetts

215 mi · 1d

$2,400$600
Florida to North Carolina

650 mi · 2d

$3,800$1,000
Pennsylvania to Florida

1,200 mi · 3d

$4,800$1,500
Illinois to Florida

1,380 mi · 3d

$5,100$1,700
Michigan to Florida

1,130 mi · 3d

$4,600$1,400
New Jersey to Florida

1,230 mi · 3d

$5,000$1,500
Ohio to Texas

1,080 mi · 3d

$4,400$1,300
Virginia to North Carolina

330 mi · 1d

$2,600$700
New York to New Jersey

10 mi · 1d

$1,800$400

Savings = the difference between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself (DIY).

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