Gilbert, AZ → Grand Forks, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Gilbert to Grand Forks

About 1,492 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,690, delivery in 3–7 days, 449 carriers on the Gilbert side and 40 in Grand Forks.

1,492 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,840–$8,6902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Gilbert, Arizona
To: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,492 miles (1,264 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 449 (182 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Forks → Gilbert

Moving from Gilbert to Grand Forks is a long-distance move of roughly 1,492 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to North Dakota.

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 $5,840 to $8,690 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Gilbert side there are 449 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Grand Forks (33 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 Grand Forks.

Gilbert has a population of about 287,285 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Gilbert is considerably denser (3,906 people per square mile versus 2,037), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Gilbert to Grand Forks

Full-service estimate for 1,492 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,340	$2,850	$3,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,510	$4,280	$5,220
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,840	$7,130	$8,690
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,350	$11,400	$13,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,850	$15,680	$19,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$5,840–$8,690

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Gilbert (origin)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3162620
MC: 112279
Based in: Gilbert, AZ 85296 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2510177
MC: 870556
Based in: Gilbert, AZ 85298 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1329421
MC: 513718
Based in: Chandler, AZ 85225 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3338899
MC: 1067588
Based in: Gilbert, AZ 85295 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3084607
MC: 68588
Based in: Mesa, AZ 85210 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1759501
MC: 823394
Based in: Mesa, AZ 85205 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3915387
MC: 1446610
Based in: Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT: 1341750
MC: 1818780
Based in: Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 449 movers in Gilbert

Near Grand Forks (destination)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gilbert to Grand Forks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,510 to $5,220 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,690 for a two-bedroom, $9,350 to $13,910 for a three-bedroom and $12,850 to $19,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Forks from Gilbert?

About 1,492 road miles (1,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona into North Dakota 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 Gilbert to Grand Forks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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 Gilbert–Grand Forks corridor.