Hayward, CA → Concord, CA · Local move
About 29 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,440–$2,140, delivery in 0–1 days, 754 carriers on the Hayward side and 152 in Concord.
Concord sits about 29 miles north of Hayward, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 54 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,440 and $2,140, before packing or storage.
On the Hayward side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (242 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Concord (49 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 Concord.
Hayward has a population of about 157,113 and Concord about 123,261. The two cities have comparable density (3,558 and 4,098 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $760 | $930 | $1,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $890 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,440 | $1,750 | $2,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,350 | $4,080 | $4,980 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,440–$2,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hayward, CA → Concord, 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.
Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
Legal name: Sharjo LLC
Legal name: Durkee Drayage Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $760 to $1,130 for a studio, $890 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,440 to $2,140 for a two-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,320 for a three-bedroom and $3,350 to $4,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 29 road miles (25 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 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 Hayward and Concord 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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 Hayward–Concord corridor.