Moving from New Jersey to 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 (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 miNewark → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,183+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 2,380 people moved from New Jersey to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,462), and about 1,789 went the other way. Between Newark and Phoenix 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. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,380 people a year (±1,462), against about 1,789 (±962) from Arizona to New Jersey, so Arizona gains about 591 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 28th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | Maricopa County | 361 ±308 |
| Bergen County | Maricopa County | 296 ±129 |
| Morris County | Maricopa County | 273 ±200 |
| Burlington County | Pima County | 231 ±271* |
| Passaic County | Maricopa County | 209 ±151 |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from New Jersey into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
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, about $8,051 – $10,735, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,380 people (±1,462) moved from New Jersey to Arizona that year, against about 1,789 (±962) from Arizona to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 28th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.