Short-Distance Move Cost Estimator

Driving time: Estimate the driving time between the origin and destination. Walsh calculates time in 15 minute increments.
As a general rule:

• 1 – 10 mile drive may take 15 minutes
• 11 – 25 mile drive may take 30 minutes
• 26 – 40 mile drive may take 45 minutes
• 41 – 60 mile drive may take 60 minutes

Carrying Distance: Estimate the distance (in feet) between the area where the truck can park and your door. Most homes with a front yard have a 50 ft carry.

If you’re in an apartment complex, we may have a 50 ft carry before entering the complex.

The average step for an adult is around 2 feet. Count the number of steps you take and multiply by 2 to estimate the carrying distance in feet.

Flights of Stairs: How many flights of stairs are there between the truck and your door?

Elevator: Will an elevator be used during the move? If we have access to an elevator, you don’t need to enter the number of flights of stairs.

Bedroom(s): Enter the number of bedrooms you will be moving. This calculation assumes each bedroom has:

• bed
• 2 night stands
• dresser
• chest of drawers
• 10 medium boxes
• 4 wardrobes boxes.

Living room(s), Family Room(s), Den(s): Enter the number of living rooms, family rooms or dens to be moved. This calculation assumes each living room has:

• sofa
• love seat
• coffee table
• 2 end tables
• small TV stand,
• medium-sized TV
• 10 medium boxes

Kitchen: Check “yes” if the kitchen will be moved. This calculation assumes the kitchen has:

• refrigerator
• microwave
• small kitchen table
• 4 chairs
• 7 dish packs
• 3 medium boxes

Dining Room: Check “yes” if the dinning room will be moved. This calculation assumes the dining room contains:

• buffet cabinet
• dinning room table
• 6 chairs
• 5 medium boxes

Office: Check “yes” if the office will be moved. This calculation assumes the office contains:

• desk
• chair
• bookcase
• file cabinet
• computer with monitor
• 10 small boxes

Check “yes” if you have any additional items, like:

• entertainment center
• 2nd refrigerator
• washer
• dryer
• piano (Note: most pianos need at least 3 men on the job)

Select the Number of men you would like to move your goods. If the move takes longer than 9 hours, try increasing the manpower. When changing the number of men, you’ll notice the cost of your move remains almost the same. That’s because the more men we have on the job, the less time your move will take.

Total Time is the estimated time of the move itself. This calculator is an inexact tool. Actual move time may vary, depending on conditions. Double drive time is already included.

Estimated cost is based on the estimated time multiplied by our hourly rate. There are no additional charges or fees.

Would You Like a More Accurate Moving Quote?

This tool gives you a ballpark figure based on your input. For a more accurate quote, please contact Walsh directly.