2-bedroom long-distance move (400-1,500 miles).
$4,500-$8,500 typical cost. Allied published 2026 avg.
The shape of the move.
$4,500-$8,500 typical. Allied's published 2026 long-distance average is $4,500. 7-14 day delivery window, often via shared-load consolidation truck. Common scenario: family relocation for job, retiree move from high-cost coastal to lower-cost interior.
What you're actually paying for.
Per-pound rates ($0.15-$0.21/lb) × 5,000-8,000 lb shipping weight = $750-$1,680 base. Line-haul + fuel + crew labour + insurance fills the band. Full-value protection at 1-3% of declared value adds $400-$2,400.
What competitors won't tell you upfront.
Storage-in-transit is the most-common 2BR long-distance hidden cost — typical move has 5-7 day buffer between pickup and delivery, but storage triggers at the 7-day mark on many movers. Shuttle, long-carry, expedited delivery (if buyer needs guaranteed window) all add $200-$1,000.
Anti-pattern detection.
Reasonable: binding-not-to-exceed quote, FMCSA-registered + SAFER-verified, BOL on pickup day, written delivery window. Suspicious: 'guaranteed delivery date' without expedited service fee — interstate moves operate on a window, not a specific date.