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Surprise, AZ → Allentown, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Surprise to Allentown

About 2,450 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,440–$11,060, delivery in 7–14 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 424 in Allentown.

  • 2,450 miroad distance
  • 42 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,440–$11,0602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,450 miles (2,076 straight-line)
Drive time
42 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
424 (296 interstate)

Reverse: Allentown → Surprise

The route from Surprise, AZ to Allentown, PA covers roughly 2,450 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 $7,440 to $11,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 42 hours (5 driving days).

On the Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 1,298 in Surprise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Allentown

Full-service estimate for 2,450 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,970 $3,630 $4,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,460 $5,440 $6,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,440 $9,070 $11,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,900 $14,510 $17,700
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,360 $19,950 $24,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,420–$4,820

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

Portable container

$3,210–$4,720

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

Full-service mover

$7,440–$11,060

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Surprise (origin)

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

Near Allentown (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT
268139
MC
147923
Based in
Allentown, PA 18104 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ds Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1610595
MC
595553
Based in
Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (610) 395-4625 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1444559
MC
545976
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171254
MC
469678
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmrapp LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1245148
MC
479105
Based in
Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (610) 398-7071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322506
MC
1066356
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2053518
MC
719083
Based in
Allentown, PA 18106 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
256276
MC
366606
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 424 movers in Allentown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,430 for a studio, $4,460 to $6,640 for a one-bedroom, $7,440 to $11,060 for a two-bedroom, $11,900 to $17,700 for a three-bedroom and $16,360 to $24,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allentown from Surprise?

About 2,450 road miles (2,076 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Pennsylvania 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 Surprise to Allentown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,420 to $4,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,210 to $4,720. 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 Surprise–Allentown corridor.