Hayward, CA → Provo, UT · Long-distance move
About 696 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 754 carriers on the Hayward side and 113 in Provo.
Moving from Hayward to Provo is a long-distance move of roughly 696 road miles, heading east from California to Utah.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,390 to $6,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 42 min.
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 113 around Provo (65 interstate). For an interstate 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 Provo.
Hayward has a population of about 157,113 and Provo about 114,527. The two cities have comparable density (3,558 and 2,762 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Utah than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,390 | $5,350 | $6,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,030 | $8,570 | $10,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,660 | $11,780 | $14,370 |
$1,020–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,390–$6,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hayward, CA → Provo, UT. 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: Riverwood Management INC
Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC
Legal name: Delivery Depot
Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation
Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,530 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,450 for a three-bedroom and $9,660 to $14,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 696 road miles (590 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 42 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Utah makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,020 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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–Provo corridor.