Daytona Beach, FL → Phoenix, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,178 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,070–$10,520, delivery in 5–10 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 1,433 in Phoenix.
Moving from Daytona Beach to Phoenix is a cross-country move of roughly 2,178 road miles, heading west from Florida to Arizona.
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 $7,070 to $10,520 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 38 hours (5 driving days).
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,433 around Phoenix (623 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 Phoenix.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. Phoenix is the denser city (3,105 people per square mile versus 1,078 in Daytona Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,620 | $10,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,320 | $13,800 | $16,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,560 | $18,970 | $23,150 |
$2,990–$4,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,960–$4,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,070–$10,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → Phoenix, AZ. 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 $2,830 to $4,210 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,310 for a one-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,520 for a two-bedroom, $11,320 to $16,830 for a three-bedroom and $15,560 to $23,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,178 road miles (1,846 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into Arizona 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 $2,990 to $4,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,960 to $4,360. 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 Daytona Beach–Phoenix corridor.