Sterling Heights, MI → Avondale, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Avondale

About 2,017 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,650–$9,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 311 in Avondale.

2,017 miroad distance
35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,650–$9,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sterling Heights, Michigan
To: Avondale, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 2,017 miles (1,709 straight-line)
Drive time: 35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination: 311 (138 interstate)

Reverse: Avondale → Sterling Heights

Avondale sits about 2,017 miles west of Sterling Heights, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Arizona 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 $6,650 to $9,890 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 of them authorized for interstate work), and 311 around Avondale (138 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 Avondale.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Avondale about 100,983. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,889), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Avondale

Full-service estimate for 2,017 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,660	$3,240	$3,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,990	$4,860	$5,930
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,650	$8,100	$9,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,630	$12,970	$15,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,620	$17,830	$21,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,820–$3,980

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

Portable container

$2,820–$4,150

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

Full-service mover

$6,650–$9,890

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT: 3097519
Based in: Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT: 1162977
MC: 468507
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3171509
MC: 118718
Based in: Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465324
MC: 852043
Based in: Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1556061
MC: 578193
Based in: Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1339068
MC: 515593
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT: 896198
MC: 196605
Based in: Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Near Avondale (destination)

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Englund Equipment Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 95333
MC: 129510
Based in: Avondale, AZ 85323 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (623) 936-3365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Windy City West LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2864614
MC: 959847
Based in: Pheonix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (623) 688-4449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dircks Moving & Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dircks Moving Services INC

USDOT: 923640
MC: 398594
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 267-9401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Impact Diversity Express Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2893224
MC: 972024
Based in: Tolleson, AZ 85353 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 311 movers in Avondale

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Avondale accordingly.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sterling Heights to Avondale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,930 for a one-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,890 for a two-bedroom, $10,630 to $15,820 for a three-bedroom and $14,620 to $21,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Avondale from Sterling Heights?

About 2,017 road miles (1,709 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Michigan into Arizona 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 Sterling Heights to Avondale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,820 to $3,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,820 to $4,150. 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 Sterling Heights–Avondale corridor.