Peoria, AZ → Surprise, AZ · Local move

Movers from Peoria to Surprise

About 14 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,100–$1,640, delivery in 0–1 days, 392 carriers on the Peoria side and 435 in Surprise.

14 miroad distance
26 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,100–$1,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Peoria, Arizona
To: Surprise, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 14 miles (12 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (Arizona)
Movers at origin: 392 (187 interstate)
Movers at destination: 435 (213 interstate)

Reverse: Surprise → Peoria

The route from Peoria, AZ to Surprise, AZ covers roughly 14 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,100 and $1,640, before packing or storage.

On the Peoria side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 435 around Surprise (213 interstate). For an in-state 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 Surprise.

Peoria has a population of about 200,881 and Surprise about 175,304. The two cities have comparable density (1,085 and 1,298 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Peoria to Surprise

Full-service estimate for 14 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$570	$690	$840
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$670	$820	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,100	$1,340	$1,640
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,730	$2,110	$2,570
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,620	$3,200	$3,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$230

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,520

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

Full-service mover

$1,100–$1,640

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Peoria (origin)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coyoaz Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3408204
MC: 1098226
Based in: Anthem, AZ 85086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (602) 568-0708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1440220
MC: 544203
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Wheel Trans Interstate LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2183121
MC: 757997
Based in: Glendale, AZ 85308 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (623) 931-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT: 3510559
MC: 1161846
Based in: Peoria, AZ 85382 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3553372
MC: 1190836
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Team Six

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC

USDOT: 2315604
MC: 101725
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (480) 848-1872 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Peoria

Near Surprise (destination)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1440220
MC: 544203
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT: 3510559
MC: 1161846
Based in: Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3553372
MC: 1190836
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1772440
MC: 647173
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1747913
MC: 639931
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2132766
MC: 795339
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2798835
MC: 938349
Based in: Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Peoria to Surprise?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $570 to $840 for a studio, $670 to $1,000 for a one-bedroom, $1,100 to $1,640 for a two-bedroom, $1,730 to $2,570 for a three-bedroom and $2,620 to $3,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Surprise from Peoria?

About 14 road miles (12 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Peoria and Surprise are in Arizona, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Peoria to Surprise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Peoria–Surprise corridor.