Moving from Massachusetts to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Phoenix it is about 2,676 miles and 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,565 to 2,676 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.
- ~2,676 miBoston → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,042+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 1,113 people moved from Massachusetts to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±600), and about 643 went the other way. Between Boston and Phoenix it is about 2,676 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,042 – $16,056 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,113 people a year (±600), against about 643 (±562) from Arizona to Massachusetts, so Arizona gains about 470 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 34th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Maricopa County | 515 ±325 |
| Middlesex County | Maricopa County | 393 ±204 |
| Essex County | Maricopa County | 317 ±231 |
| Middlesex County | Pima County | 247 ±120 |
| Suffolk County | Maricopa County | 201 ±131 |
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.
Boston to Phoenix, 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 Massachusetts and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Arizona
At about 2,676 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,042 – $16,056 for a two-bedroom home and $13,848 – $18,464 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,670 – $11,560; a freight trailer is $5,780 – $7,707.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,032 – $12,042 | $6,503 – $8,670 | $4,335 – $5,780 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,838 – $14,450 | $7,803 – $10,404 | $5,202 – $6,936 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,042 – $16,056 | $8,670 – $11,560 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,848 – $18,464 | $9,971 – $13,294 | $6,647 – $8,863 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,655 – $20,873 | $11,271 – $15,028 | $7,514 – $10,019 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,063 – $24,084 | $13,005 – $17,340 | $8,670 – $11,560 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,676 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 Massachusetts to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Tucson | ~2,565 mi | 7–14 days | $11,543 – $15,390 | $13,274 – $17,698 |
| Springfield to Gilbert | ~2,570 mi | 7–14 days | $11,565 – $15,420 | $13,300 – $17,733 |
| Springfield to Mesa | ~2,571 mi | 7–14 days | $11,570 – $15,426 | $13,305 – $17,740 |
| Springfield to Scottsdale | ~2,574 mi | 7–14 days | $11,583 – $15,444 | $13,320 – $17,761 |
| Springfield to Chandler | ~2,577 mi | 7–14 days | $11,597 – $15,462 | $13,336 – $17,781 |
| Springfield to Tempe | ~2,578 mi | 7–14 days | $11,601 – $15,468 | $13,341 – $17,788 |
| Springfield to Phoenix | ~2,584 mi | 7–14 days | $11,628 – $15,504 | $13,372 – $17,830 |
| Worcester to Tucson | ~2,613 mi | 7–14 days | $11,759 – $15,678 | $13,522 – $18,030 |
| Worcester to Gilbert | ~2,617 mi | 7–14 days | $11,777 – $15,702 | $13,543 – $18,057 |
| Worcester to Mesa | ~2,618 mi | 7–14 days | $11,781 – $15,708 | $13,548 – $18,064 |
| Worcester to Scottsdale | ~2,621 mi | 7–14 days | $11,795 – $15,726 | $13,564 – $18,085 |
| Worcester to Chandler | ~2,625 mi | 7–14 days | $11,813 – $15,750 | $13,584 – $18,112 |
| Worcester to Tempe | ~2,625 mi | 7–14 days | $11,813 – $15,750 | $13,584 – $18,112 |
| Worcester to Phoenix | ~2,632 mi | 7–14 days | $11,844 – $15,792 | $13,621 – $18,161 |
| Boston to Tucson | ~2,658 mi | 7–14 days | $11,961 – $15,948 | $13,755 – $18,340 |
| Boston to Gilbert | ~2,662 mi | 7–14 days | $11,979 – $15,972 | $13,776 – $18,368 |
| Boston to Mesa | ~2,663 mi | 7–14 days | $11,984 – $15,978 | $13,781 – $18,375 |
| Boston to Scottsdale | ~2,666 mi | 7–14 days | $11,997 – $15,996 | $13,797 – $18,395 |
| Boston to Chandler | ~2,669 mi | 7–14 days | $12,011 – $16,014 | $13,812 – $18,416 |
| Boston to Tempe | ~2,670 mi | 7–14 days | $12,015 – $16,020 | $13,817 – $18,423 |
| Boston to Phoenix | ~2,676 mi | 7–14 days | $12,042 – $16,056 | $13,848 – $18,464 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,676 miles. From our model that is $12,042 – $16,056 for a two-bedroom home and $13,848 – $18,464 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,670 – $11,560 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,780 – $7,707. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Arizona, distances run from 2,565 to 2,676 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Arizona take?
Boston to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Massachusetts to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,780 – $7,707 for a two-bedroom home over 2,676 miles against $12,042 – $16,056 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,670 – $11,560, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,113 people (±600) moved from Massachusetts to Arizona that year, against about 643 (±562) from Arizona to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 34th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.