Avondale, AZ → Kent, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,299 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,820–$8,660, delivery in 3–7 days, 311 carriers on the Avondale side and 646 in Kent.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Kent, WA covers roughly 1,299 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,820 to $8,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 6 min.
On the Avondale side there are 311 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 646 around Kent (317 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Kent.
Avondale has a population of about 100,983 and Kent about 134,871. Kent is the denser city (4,041 people per square mile versus 1,889 in Avondale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,820 | $7,100 | $8,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,310 | $11,360 | $13,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,800 | $15,620 | $19,050 |
$1,780–$2,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,180–$3,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,820–$8,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Avondale, AZ → Kent, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,490 to $5,200 for a one-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,660 for a two-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,860 for a three-bedroom and $12,800 to $19,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,299 road miles (1,101 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Arizona into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,780 to $2,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,200. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Avondale–Kent corridor.