Goodyear, AZ → Rochester, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Goodyear to Rochester

About 1,534 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,060–$9,020, delivery in 5–10 days, 201 carriers on the Goodyear side and 116 in Rochester.

1,534 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,060–$9,0202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Goodyear, Arizona
To: Rochester, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,534 miles (1,300 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 201 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Goodyear

Moving from Goodyear to Rochester is a cross-country move of roughly 1,534 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to Minnesota.

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 $6,060 to $9,020 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Goodyear side there are 201 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Goodyear has a population of about 125,359 and Rochester about 124,292. Rochester is the denser city (2,187 people per square mile versus 498 in Goodyear), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Goodyear to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,534 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,430	$2,960	$3,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,640	$4,440	$5,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,060	$7,400	$9,020
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,700	$11,830	$14,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,340	$16,270	$19,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,180–$3,070

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

Portable container

$2,390–$3,510

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

Full-service mover

$6,060–$9,020

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Goodyear (origin)

Hickman'S Egg Ranch INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 495506
MC: 432065
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (623) 872-1120 Route Verify on FMCSA

45-2382609

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Speedsmart Freight Services INC

USDOT: 2587323
MC: 906963
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (623) 474-6226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Englund Equipment Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 95333
MC: 129510
Based in: Avondale, AZ 85323 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (623) 936-3365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Impact Diversity Express Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2893224
MC: 972024
Based in: Tolleson, AZ 85353 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Route Verify on FMCSA

Beltran Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1295053
MC: 562724
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (602) 469-2969 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precision Heavy Haul INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 490862
MC: 216287
Based in: Tolleson, AZ 85353 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (623) 936-6161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bosnic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1419534
MC: 527402
Based in: Laveen, AZ 85339 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (602) 237-8220 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2556837
MC: 891686
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 201 movers in Goodyear

Near Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 291671
MC: 272806
Based in: Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 587147
MC: 283784
Based in: Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1561552
MC: 579169
Based in: Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 286311
MC: 133951
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT: 2468021
MC: 861017
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 717630
MC: 330197
Based in: Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1221281
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT: 682434
Based in: Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Goodyear to Rochester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,410 for a one-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a two-bedroom, $9,700 to $14,440 for a three-bedroom and $13,340 to $19,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Goodyear?

About 1,534 road miles (1,300 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 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 Minnesota 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 Goodyear to Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,180 to $3,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,510. 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 Goodyear–Rochester corridor.