For many, moving is a foreign concept that has not happened many times throughout one’s life. But for others, packing up everything and moving to another city or state is second nature. Whether you’ve moved many times and are experienced in different moving terminology, long distance moving is a concept that can be confusing for movers of all experience levels. In this post from the Austin Van & Storage blog, we’ll discuss what is considered a long distance move.
Long Distance Moving vs Local Moving
Local Moving
When moving companies refer to “local moving” they’re typically referring to moving within the same city, or close to the same city that the customer currently resides. For instance — if you were moving from Austin, TX to San Antonio, TX, this would still be considered a local move, due to the relative closeness of the two cities. But, if you were moving from Austin, TX to Sacramento, CA, this would certainly be considered a long distance move. Learn more about the difference between local and long distance moving below.
Long Distance Moving
The key to long distance moving is, you guessed it, distance. Long-distance moving is also referred to as long-haul moving, or if you will be moving between states, interstate moving. Moving companies typically consider a long distance move to be anything above 400 miles from the starting location. That being said, not all moving companies use this 400-mile rule of thumb, so be sure to check up with your moving company on exactly when they consider it a long distance move as opposed to a local move.
So if you were planning to move from Sacramento, CA To Austin, TX, it’s about an 1800 mile distance between the two cities, certainly making it fall under the category of a long distance move.
What Are The Differences Between Long Distance and Local Moving?
Along with the increased distance of a long distance move, homeowners can expect increased costs as well. It will require more gas and labor for the movers to go from state to state rather than city to city. Additionally, if you’re moving between states, it can sometimes take a couple of days for the movers to get to your new home or apartment, considering they need to sleep, eat, and rest as well. This means long distance moving almost always takes more time than local moving, which is typically a single-day affair.
Given this information, there are some considerations to make regarding the cost, and time required of long distance moving when compared to local moving. Make sure to keep these considerations at top of mind when planning your long distance move.
For Long Distance Moving in Austin and The Rest Of Central Texas, Trust Austin Van & Storage
At Austin Van & Storage, we have decades of experience in helping the residents of Texas move within the state and out of the state alike. Additionally, we can also assist those individuals that are looking to move from another state to Texas as well. To learn more about our long distance moving services in Austin, TX contact us online or over the phone today and receive a free estimate. For long distance movers in Austin, TX, look no further than the professionals at Austin Van & Storage.
