Pick a route to see the numbers that matter before you move.

Planning a move between two US cities starts with a few simple numbers: how far apart the places are, how long the drive takes, whether you cross a state line or a time zone, and how different the two cities are in size and density. This section gives those numbers for 640 popular routes between the largest cities in our data, with a fuel calculator you can adjust and a checklist for each route.

How do the moving pages work?

Every route page opens with the straight-line distance and an estimated road distance, then converts that into driving time and driving days. It compares the two cities by population and density, notes the time zone change, and lists steps that depend on the route, such as vehicle registration when you change state. The fuel calculator multiplies the road distance range by the fuel economy and the price per gallon that you enter. Mover prices are not shown, because they vary by company, season and the weight of your belongings, and we do not want to publish figures we cannot back up.

Which routes are covered?

The routes connect the largest cities in the data with the places people most often compare them to. Select a starting city below to see its routes. If your route is not listed, the distance calculator gives the distance between any two places, and each city page lists nearby cities and the distance to major hubs.

How should you use these pages?

Use them to screen options before you spend time on quotes. A route that needs three driving days and a time zone change is a different project from a one-day move inside the same state. Pair the route page with our checklist for comparing cities, check the county and ZIP codes on the city pages, and confirm the details with movers before you book.