Scottsdale, AZ → Dearborn, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Scottsdale to Dearborn

About 1,959 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,750, delivery in 5–10 days, 431 carriers on the Scottsdale side and 827 in Dearborn.

1,959 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,550–$9,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Scottsdale, Arizona
To: Dearborn, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 1,959 miles (1,660 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 431 (174 interstate)
Movers at destination: 827 (380 interstate)

Reverse: Dearborn → Scottsdale

Dearborn sits about 1,959 miles northeast of Scottsdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Michigan that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,550 to $9,750 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 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Scottsdale side there are 431 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (174 of them authorized for interstate work), and 827 around Dearborn (380 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 Dearborn.

Scottsdale has a population of about 243,006 and Dearborn about 105,611. Dearborn is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,312 in Scottsdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Scottsdale to Dearborn

Full-service estimate for 1,959 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,620	$3,200	$3,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,930	$4,800	$5,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,550	$7,990	$9,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,490	$12,790	$15,600
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,420	$17,590	$21,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,760–$3,900

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

Portable container

$2,770–$4,070

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

Full-service mover

$6,550–$9,750

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Scottsdale (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

Lime Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308648
MC: 1050951
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (480) 695-1420 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muscular Moving Men LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1829172
MC: 691493
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85050 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 550-3311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rr Freight LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3587969
MC: 1226450
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (310) 803-3994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle H Intermodal Limited Partnership

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2539572
MC: 883427
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (702) 901-9494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brenke Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357390
MC: 807595
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (602) 675-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC

USDOT: 4477696
MC: 1768018
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (480) 991-1805 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 431 movers in Scottsdale

Near Dearborn (destination)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2467803
MC: 853124
Based in: Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

USDOT: 309893
MC: 213213
Based in: Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT: 153343
MC: 41608
Based in: Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 888722
MC: 387036
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT: 3349817
MC: 1070757
Based in: Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2950753
MC: 999060
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2455228
MC: 848013
Based in: Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scottsdale to Dearborn?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,850 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,750 for a two-bedroom, $10,490 to $15,600 for a three-bedroom and $14,420 to $21,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dearborn from Scottsdale?

About 1,959 road miles (1,660 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Scottsdale to Dearborn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,760 to $3,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,070. 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 Scottsdale–Dearborn corridor.