Moving from Arizona to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Newark it is about 2,485 miles and 6 days on the road (about 45 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,461 to 2,493 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,485 miPhoenix → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,183+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 1,789 people moved from Arizona to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±962), and about 2,380 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Newark it is about 2,485 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,183 – $14,910 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,789 people a year (±962), against about 2,380 (±1,462) from New Jersey to Arizona, so New Jersey loses about 591 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 15th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Bergen County | 130 ±115 |
| Maricopa County | Monmouth County | 84 ±92* |
| Maricopa County | Hudson County | 78 ±66 |
| Maricopa County | Morris County | 73 ±99* |
| Maricopa County | Mercer County | 56 ±51 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Newark, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Arizona to New Jersey
At about 2,485 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,183 – $14,910 for a two-bedroom home and $12,860 – $17,147 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,051 – $10,735; a freight trailer is $5,368 – $7,157.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,387 – $11,183 | $6,039 – $8,051 | $4,026 – $5,368 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,064 – $13,419 | $7,246 – $9,662 | $4,831 – $6,441 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,183 – $14,910 | $8,051 – $10,735 | $5,368 – $7,157 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,860 – $17,147 | $9,259 – $12,345 | $6,173 – $8,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,537 – $19,383 | $10,467 – $13,956 | $6,978 – $9,304 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,774 – $22,365 | $12,077 – $16,103 | $8,051 – $10,735 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,485 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Newark | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Tucson to Paterson | ~2,462 mi | 7–14 days | $11,079 – $14,772 | $12,741 – $16,988 |
| Tucson to Jersey City | ~2,468 mi | 7–14 days | $11,106 – $14,808 | $12,772 – $17,029 |
| Gilbert to Newark | ~2,469 mi | 7–14 days | $11,111 – $14,814 | $12,777 – $17,036 |
| Gilbert to Paterson | ~2,470 mi | 7–14 days | $11,115 – $14,820 | $12,782 – $17,043 |
| Mesa to Newark | ~2,471 mi | 7–14 days | $11,120 – $14,826 | $12,787 – $17,050 |
| Mesa to Paterson | ~2,472 mi | 7–14 days | $11,124 – $14,832 | $12,793 – $17,057 |
| Scottsdale to Newark | ~2,474 mi | 7–14 days | $11,133 – $14,844 | $12,803 – $17,071 |
| Scottsdale to Paterson | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
| Chandler to Newark | ~2,477 mi | 7–14 days | $11,147 – $14,862 | $12,818 – $17,091 |
| Gilbert to Jersey City | ~2,477 mi | 7–14 days | $11,147 – $14,862 | $12,818 – $17,091 |
| Chandler to Paterson | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
| Tempe to Newark | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
| Mesa to Jersey City | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Tempe to Paterson | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Scottsdale to Jersey City | ~2,482 mi | 7–14 days | $11,169 – $14,892 | $12,844 – $17,126 |
| Chandler to Jersey City | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Phoenix to Newark | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Phoenix to Paterson | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Tempe to Jersey City | ~2,486 mi | 7–14 days | $11,187 – $14,916 | $12,865 – $17,153 |
| Phoenix to Jersey City | ~2,493 mi | 7–14 days | $11,219 – $14,958 | $12,901 – $17,202 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Newark, the distance is about 2,485 miles. From our model that is $11,183 – $14,910 for a two-bedroom home and $12,860 – $17,147 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,051 – $10,735 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,368 – $7,157. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and New Jersey, distances run from 2,461 to 2,493 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to New Jersey take?
Phoenix to Newark is 6 days on the road (about 45 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Arizona into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,368 – $7,157 for a two-bedroom home over 2,485 miles against $11,183 – $14,910 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,051 – $10,735, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,789 people (±962) moved from Arizona to New Jersey that year, against about 2,380 (±1,462) from New Jersey to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 15th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.