Glendale, AZ → Grand Forks, ND · Long-distance move
About 1,493 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,850–$8,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,051 carriers on the Glendale side and 40 in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks sits about 1,493 miles northeast of Glendale, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to North Dakota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,850 to $8,700 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 Glendale side there are 1,051 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (452 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.
Glendale has a population of about 260,572 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Glendale is considerably denser (4,031 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.
| 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 | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,350 | $11,410 | $13,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,860 | $15,680 | $19,130 |
$2,130–$3,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,350–$3,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,850–$8,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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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, $5,850 to $8,700 for a two-bedroom, $9,350 to $13,920 for a three-bedroom and $12,860 to $19,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,493 road miles (1,265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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 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.
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.
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 Glendale–Grand Forks corridor.