Elizabeth, NJ → Goodyear, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,538 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,140–$12,110, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,447 carriers on the Elizabeth side and 201 in Goodyear.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Goodyear, AZ covers roughly 2,538 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,140 to $12,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 44 hours (5 driving days).
On the Elizabeth side there are 1,447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 of them authorized for interstate work), and 201 around Goodyear (97 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 Goodyear.
Elizabeth has a population of about 141,675 and Goodyear about 125,359. Elizabeth is considerably denser (11,162 people per square mile versus 498), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,970 | $4,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,960 | $7,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,140 | $9,930 | $12,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,020 | $15,880 | $19,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,910 | $21,840 | $26,640 |
$3,510–$4,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,290–$4,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,140–$12,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elizabeth, NJ → Goodyear, 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Speedsmart Freight Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,260 to $4,840 for a studio, $4,880 to $7,270 for a one-bedroom, $8,140 to $12,110 for a two-bedroom, $13,020 to $19,380 for a three-bedroom and $17,910 to $26,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,538 road miles (2,151 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 New Jersey 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 $3,510 to $4,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,290 to $4,830. 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 Elizabeth–Goodyear corridor.