Moving from Aurora, CO to Washington, DC
About 1,729 miles across a state line, from Colorado into District of Columbia, 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 Washington, DC covers about 1,729 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,781 – $10,374 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 106 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,729 miles from Colorado to District of Columbia. 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 $7,781 – $10,374 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 31 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 Washington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,835 – $7,781 | $4,201 – $5,602 | $2,801 – $3,735 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,002 – $9,337 | $5,042 – $6,722 | $3,361 – $4,482 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,781 – $10,374 | $5,602 – $7,469 | $3,735 – $4,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,948 – $11,930 | $6,442 – $8,590 | $4,295 – $5,726 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,115 – $13,486 | $7,283 – $9,710 | $4,855 – $6,473 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,671 – $15,561 | $8,403 – $11,204 | $5,602 – $7,469 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,729 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 Washington
1,729 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,645. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,781 to $10,374, 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 Washington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 106 people a year (±80) moved from Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora, to District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington. Going the other way: about 103 people a year (±69). Movers from Arapahoe County make up 0.2% of the 56,680 people a year who moved into District of Columbia from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,351 people a year (±1,968) moving from Colorado to District of Columbia.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 5,604 ±979 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 4,380 ±582 |
| Arlington County, VA | 2,881 ±512 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,217 ±690 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,538 ±527 |
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 Washington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Washington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into District of Columbia, 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 Washington
Insist on a survey
Over 1,729 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 1,729 miles of handling.
Arriving in Washington
A local move inside Washington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Washington are Arlington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 35 mi), Baltimore (about 42 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 Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA.
Aurora to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Washington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,729 miles cost about $5,835 – $7,781 for a studio, $7,781 – $10,374 for a two-bedroom home and $8,948 – $11,930 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Aurora to Washington take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Washington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,735 – $4,980 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,781 – $10,374 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,602 – $7,469.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Aurora to Washington?
Yes. Aurora is in Colorado and Washington is in District of Columbia, 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 Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 106 people a year (margin of error ±80) moved from Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora, to District of Columbia, which contains Washington.
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.