Moving from Orlando, FL to Phoenix, AZ
About 2,148 miles across a state line, from Florida into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Orlando, FL to Phoenix, AZ covers about 2,148 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $9,666 – $12,888 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 555 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,148 miles from Florida to Arizona. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $9,666 – $12,888 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Orlando to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,250 – $9,666 | $5,220 – $6,960 | $3,480 – $4,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,699 – $11,599 | $6,264 – $8,351 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,666 – $12,888 | $6,960 – $9,279 | $4,640 – $6,186 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,116 – $14,821 | $8,003 – $10,671 | $5,336 – $7,114 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,566 – $16,754 | $9,047 – $12,063 | $6,032 – $8,042 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,499 – $19,332 | $10,439 – $13,919 | $6,960 – $9,279 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,148 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Orlando to Phoenix
2,148 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $10,740. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $9,666 to $12,888, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Orlando to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 555 people a year (±283) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 563 people a year (±677). Movers from Orange County make up 0.3% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,929 people a year (±2,734) moving from Florida to Arizona and about 9,255 people a year (±2,344) from Arizona to Florida — a net gain for Florida of about 2,326 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 11,653 ±1,462 |
| Osceola County, FL | 8,843 ±1,432 |
| Lake County, FL | 5,644 ±1,426 |
| Polk County, FL | 3,685 ±946 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,956 ±631 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Orlando (149 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.7% of their 51 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Moving and StorageUSDOT 2516919 | Orlando · 6 mi | 16 trucks | 28 | 12.5% of 16 |
| Sebastian Moving and More LLCUSDOT 1575104 | Apopka · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 8 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Two Men and A Truck Seminole CountyUSDOT 1170208 | Casselberry · 9 mi | 14 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2285840 | Orlando · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 6 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Osceola Movers LLCUSDOT 2544712 | Kissimmee · 21 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 1776 Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2303737 | Orlando · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Orlando to Phoenix
Insist on a survey
Over 2,148 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,148 miles of handling.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Orlando
All routes from Orlando, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando to Tampa, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Orlando to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Orlando to Gainesville, FL | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Orlando to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Orlando to Jacksonville, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Orlando to Cape Coral, FL | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Orlando to Miami, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Orlando to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,148 miles cost about $7,250 – $9,666 for a studio, $9,666 – $12,888 for a two-bedroom home and $11,116 – $14,821 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to Phoenix take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orlando to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,640 – $6,186 for a two-bedroom home, against $9,666 – $12,888 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,960 – $9,279.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Orlando to Phoenix?
Yes. Orlando is in Florida and Phoenix is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Orlando hold it.
How many people move from Orlando to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 555 people a year (margin of error ±283) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.