Moving from Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY
About 1,661 miles across a state line, from Colorado into New York, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY covers about 1,661 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,475 – $9,966 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 177 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,661 miles from Colorado to New York. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $7,475 – $9,966 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Aurora to Rochester
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,606 – $7,475 | $4,036 – $5,382 | $2,691 – $3,588 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,727 – $8,969 | $4,843 – $6,458 | $3,229 – $4,305 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,475 – $9,966 | $5,382 – $7,176 | $3,588 – $4,784 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,596 – $11,461 | $6,189 – $8,252 | $4,126 – $5,501 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,717 – $12,956 | $6,996 – $9,328 | $4,664 – $6,219 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,212 – $14,949 | $8,072 – $10,763 | $5,382 – $7,176 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,661 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Aurora to Rochester
1,661 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,305. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,475 to $9,966, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Aurora to Rochester
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 177 people a year (±133) moved from Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora, to Monroe County, NY, home to Rochester. Going the other way: about 22 people a year (±25). Movers from Arapahoe County make up 0.6% of the 30,746 people a year who moved into Monroe County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,985 people a year (±3,618) moving from Colorado to New York and about 3,792 people a year (±1,352) from New York to Colorado — a net gain for New York of about 4,193 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Adams County, CO | 7,382 ±1,340 |
| Douglas County, CO | 4,947 ±867 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 3,563 ±529 |
| El Paso County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Erie County, NY | 1,783 ±356 |
| Onondaga County, NY | 1,478 ±388 |
| Kings County, NY | 1,435 ±304 |
| Livingston County, NY | 1,361 ±458 |
| Ontario County, NY | 1,246 ±270 |
Licensed movers at each end
80 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Aurora (313 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.6% of their 92 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student MoversUSDOT 1353870 | Aurora · 4 mi | 38 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCUSDOT 900253 | Denver · 4 mi | 27 trucks | 22 | 6.7% of 15 |
| Amazing Moves Moving & StorageUSDOT 1187573 | Denver · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving CoUSDOT 627773 | Centennial · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Co - Missouri LLCUSDOT 120303 | Centennial · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of BoulderUSDOT 2629937 | Broomfield · 17 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Rochester end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Rochester: Sheridan Brothers Moving Inc (Rochester, 19 trucks), Clark Moving & Storage Inc (Rochester, 11 trucks), Dumbo Moving & Storage Inc (Rochester, 9 trucks), Champion Moving & Storage (Brockport, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into New York, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Aurora to Rochester
Insist on a survey
Over 1,661 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,661 miles of handling.
Arriving in Rochester
A local move inside Rochester later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Rochester are Buffalo (about 78 mi), Syracuse (about 87 mi), Utica (about 140 mi).
Other routes from Aurora
All routes from Aurora, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Denver, CO | ~7 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Fort Collins, CO | ~66 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Colorado Springs, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Albuquerque, NM | ~392 mi | $1,764 – $2,352 |
| Aurora to Wichita, KS | ~501 mi | $2,255 – $3,006 |
| Aurora to Oklahoma City, OK | ~582 mi | $2,619 – $3,492 |
| Aurora to Tulsa, OK | ~633 mi | $2,849 – $3,798 |
| Aurora to Phoenix, AZ | ~688 mi | $3,096 – $4,128 |
Also moving to Rochester: from Buffalo, NY, from Syracuse, NY, from Utica, NY, from Schenectady, NY.
Aurora to Rochester moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Rochester, NY?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,661 miles cost about $5,606 – $7,475 for a studio, $7,475 – $9,966 for a two-bedroom home and $8,596 – $11,461 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Aurora to Rochester, NY take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Aurora to Rochester, NY?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,588 – $4,784 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,475 – $9,966 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,382 – $7,176.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Aurora to Rochester, NY?
Yes. Aurora is in Colorado and Rochester is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 80 listed movers within 30 miles of Aurora hold it.
How many people move from Aurora to Rochester, NY each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 177 people a year (margin of error ±133) moved from Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora, to Monroe County, which contains Rochester.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.