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Surprise, AZ → Gilbert, AZ · Short-haul move

Movers from Surprise to Gilbert

About 56 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,940, delivery in 1–2 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 449 in Gilbert.

  • 56 miroad distance
  • 1 h 40 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,300–$1,9402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 56 miles (48 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 40 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Arizona)
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
449 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Gilbert → Surprise

The route from Surprise, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers roughly 56 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul 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 1 h 40 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,940, before packing or storage.

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 449 around Gilbert (182 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 Gilbert.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Gilbert about 287,285. Gilbert is the denser city (3,906 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 Gilbert

Full-service estimate for 56 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $720 $870 $1,070
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $830 $1,010 $1,230
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,300 $1,590 $1,940
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,990 $2,420 $2,960
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,930 $3,570 $4,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$290

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

Portable container

$1,070–$1,570

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

Full-service mover

$1,300–$1,940

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Surprise, AZ → Gilbert, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Gilbert (destination)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 449 movers in Gilbert

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $720 to $1,070 for a studio, $830 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,940 for a two-bedroom, $1,990 to $2,960 for a three-bedroom and $2,930 to $4,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gilbert from Surprise?

About 56 road miles (48 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 40 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 Surprise and Gilbert 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 Surprise to Gilbert?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Gilbert corridor.