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Surprise, AZ → Jackson, MS · Cross-country move

Movers from Surprise to Jackson

About 1,522 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,600–$8,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 173 in Jackson.

  • 1,522 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,600–$8,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,522 miles (1,290 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Surprise

Jackson sits about 1,522 miles east of Surprise, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Mississippi 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 $5,600 to $8,340 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 26 hours (3 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,298 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 1,522 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,360 $4,100 $5,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,600 $6,830 $8,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,960 $10,930 $13,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,330 $15,030 $18,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,380–$3,500

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

Full-service mover

$5,600–$8,340

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Surprise, AZ → Jackson, MS. 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 Jackson (destination)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2068379
MC
723111
Based in
Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
749588
MC
339564
Based in
Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
327397
MC
1099753
Based in
Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4130332
MC
1581497
Based in
Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT
913816
MC
395598
Based in
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816501
MC
1033161
Based in
Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT
4109408
MC
1670838
Based in
Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3469769
MC
1161870
Based in
Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,360 to $5,000 for a one-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,340 for a two-bedroom, $8,960 to $13,340 for a three-bedroom and $12,330 to $18,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Surprise?

About 1,522 road miles (1,290 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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–Jackson corridor.