Moving from New Jerseyto Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Phoenix 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Newark 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 New Jersey and Arizona.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Arizona
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 New Jersey to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 14 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Tucson | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Paterson to Tucson | ~2,462 mi | 7–14 days | $11,079 – $14,772 | $12,741 – $16,988 |
| Jersey City to Tucson | ~2,468 mi | 7–14 days | $11,106 – $14,808 | $12,772 – $17,029 |
| Newark to Gilbert | ~2,469 mi | 7–14 days | $11,111 – $14,814 | $12,777 – $17,036 |
| Paterson to Gilbert | ~2,470 mi | 7–14 days | $11,115 – $14,820 | $12,782 – $17,043 |
| Newark to Mesa | ~2,471 mi | 7–14 days | $11,120 – $14,826 | $12,787 – $17,050 |
| Paterson to Mesa | ~2,472 mi | 7–14 days | $11,124 – $14,832 | $12,793 – $17,057 |
| Newark to Scottsdale | ~2,474 mi | 7–14 days | $11,133 – $14,844 | $12,803 – $17,071 |
| Paterson to Scottsdale | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
| Jersey City to Gilbert | ~2,477 mi | 7–14 days | $11,147 – $14,862 | $12,818 – $17,091 |
| Newark to Chandler | ~2,477 mi | 7–14 days | $11,147 – $14,862 | $12,818 – $17,091 |
| Newark to Tempe | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
| Paterson to Chandler | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
| Jersey City to Mesa | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Paterson to Tempe | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Jersey City to Scottsdale | ~2,482 mi | 7–14 days | $11,169 – $14,892 | $12,844 – $17,126 |
| Jersey City to Chandler | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Newark to Phoenix | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Paterson to Phoenix | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Jersey City to Tempe | ~2,486 mi | 7–14 days | $11,187 – $14,916 | $12,865 – $17,153 |
| Jersey City to Phoenix | ~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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,485 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in New Jersey
589 household-goods carriers in New Jersey are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Flower Transfer Logistics, Sewell · USDOT 346532 · 134 trucks
- Budd Van Lines Inc, Somerset · USDOT 185771 · 124 trucks
- Great Moving & Storage Inc, South Plainfiel · USDOT 3547419 · 70 trucks
- Arena Van Lines Inc, Piscataway · USDOT 3249356 · 29 trucks
- All American Moving & Storage Inc, North Bergen · USDOT 585130 · 22 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $11,183 – $14,910 | $13,979 – $18,638 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,860 – $17,147 | $16,075 – $21,434 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Phoenix, 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 New Jersey and Arizona, distances run from 2,461 to 2,493 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Arizona take?
Newark to Phoenix 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 New Jersey to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from New Jersey into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Arizona?
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $16,075 – $21,434 rather than $12,860 – $17,147.