Orange, CA → Modesto, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 377 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,470, delivery in 1–3 days, 608 carriers on the Orange side and 392 in Modesto.
Modesto sits about 377 miles northwest of Orange, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,670 to $5,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 12 min.
On the Orange side there are 608 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (229 of them authorized for interstate work), and 392 around Modesto (205 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 Modesto.
Orange has a population of about 138,365 and Modesto about 219,652. The two cities have comparable density (5,444 and 5,081 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,170 | $8,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,080 | $9,860 | $12,020 |
$540–$760
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$1,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,740 for a three-bedroom and $8,080 to $12,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 377 road miles (319 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Orange and Modesto 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 $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $1,990. 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 Orange–Modesto corridor.