Goodyear, AZ → Traverse City, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Goodyear to Traverse City

About 1,925 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,500–$9,670, delivery in 5–10 days, 201 carriers on the Goodyear side and 53 in Traverse City.

1,925 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,500–$9,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Goodyear, Arizona
To: Traverse City, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 1,925 miles (1,631 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 201 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Goodyear

The route from Goodyear, AZ to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 1,925 miles by road, a northeast-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 $6,500 to $9,670 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 33 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Goodyear has a population of about 125,359 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 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 Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 1,925 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,600	$3,170	$3,870
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,900	$4,760	$5,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,500	$7,930	$9,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,400	$12,690	$15,480
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,300	$17,440	$21,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,730–$3,850

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

Portable container

$2,740–$4,030

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

Full-service mover

$6,500–$9,670

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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT: 1469296
MC: 554951
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381828
MC: 134935
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 886575
MC: 1652579
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2414628
MC: 831188
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT: 882204
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4172233
MC: 1604996
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4312292
MC: 1681000
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051865
MC: 1535580
Based in: Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

Tips for this move

Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Goodyear to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,800 for a one-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a two-bedroom, $10,400 to $15,480 for a three-bedroom and $14,300 to $21,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Goodyear?

About 1,925 road miles (1,631 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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–Traverse City corridor.