Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Corona, CA · Long-distance move
About 568 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 1,192 in Corona.
The route from Ukiah, CA to Corona, CA covers roughly 568 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,440 to $6,600 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 10 h 30 min.
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,192 around Corona (598 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 Corona.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Corona about 161,734. The two cities have comparable density (3,484 and 3,938 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 | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,250 | $3,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,410 | $6,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,100 | $8,660 | $10,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,770 | $11,910 | $14,530 |
$880–$1,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,530–$2,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,440–$6,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → Corona, 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 $1,780 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a three-bedroom and $9,770 to $14,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 568 road miles (481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 30 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.
No. Because both Ukiah and Corona 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 $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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 Ukiah–Corona corridor.