If moving within your locality is something of a stressful and tough situation, how much more will be the impact of long distance moving? However, if you happen to plan this move well, this can mean a smooth ride for you.
 
One thing you must remember is that you limit the things you tag along with you for the move. Since shipment to far places is costly, the more the things you have, the more you have to pay. Therefore, make an inventory of what you have and pick things that you need. Leave every other thing behind through yard sale or donations.
 
Also, another thing you must keep in mind is to handle the packing of small items in advance. This must contain all of the items that are not much required to be used daily. In this case, when you arrive in your new home, you can always leave these boxes for unpacking once you are already settled. Much more, when you do the packing, do an inventory and identify where they need to be placed in your new home.
 
In the end, when you make it a point to follow these guidelines, your long distance move will not be much of a hassle anymore. With this, you can always expect of a smooth-sailing move all throughout the process.