Fairfield, CA → San Mateo, CA · Short-haul move
About 60 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,620–$2,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 112 carriers on the Fairfield side and 332 in San Mateo.
The route from Fairfield, CA to San Mateo, CA covers roughly 60 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 44 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,620 and $2,410, before packing or storage.
On the Fairfield side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 332 around San Mateo (93 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Mateo.
Fairfield has a population of about 122,489 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 2,882 in Fairfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $900 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,400 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,620–$2,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfield, CA → San Mateo, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $900 to $1,330 for a studio, $1,030 to $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,620 to $2,410 for a two-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,670 for a three-bedroom and $3,630 to $5,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 60 road miles (51 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 44 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fairfield and San Mateo are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fairfield–San Mateo corridor.