Tampa, FL

Chandler, AZ → Tampa, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Chandler to Tampa

About 2,099 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,940–$10,330, delivery in 5–10 days, 611 carriers on the Chandler side and 1,059 in Tampa.

  • 2,099 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,940–$10,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,099 miles (1,779 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
611 (256 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Chandler

Moving from Chandler to Tampa is a cross-country move of roughly 2,099 road miles, heading east from Arizona to Florida.

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 $6,940 to $10,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Chandler side there are 611 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (256 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Chandler has a population of about 278,748 and Tampa about 413,554. The two cities have comparable density (4,226 and 3,377 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Chandler to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 2,099 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,080 $6,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,940 $8,470 $10,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,110 $13,550 $16,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,280 $18,630 $22,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,100

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,890–$4,250

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,940–$10,330

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Chandler (origin)

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Air Support INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
294366
MC
242304
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85040 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 611 movers in Chandler

Near Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1073995
MC
447175
Based in
Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ltl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2519126
MC
885234
Based in
Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929285
MC
400706
Based in
Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
944759
MC
405647
Based in
Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4336828
MC
1693955
Based in
Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chandler to Tampa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,130 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,330 for a two-bedroom, $11,110 to $16,530 for a three-bedroom and $15,280 to $22,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Chandler?

About 2,099 road miles (1,779 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona into Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chandler to Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,890 to $4,250. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Chandler–Tampa corridor.