Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Fayetteville, NC
About 1,686 miles across a state line, from Colorado into North Carolina, 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Fayetteville, NC covers about 1,686 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,587 – $10,116 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 1,054 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,686 miles from Colorado to North Carolina. 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 $7,587 – $10,116 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 Colorado Springs to Fayetteville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,690 – $7,587 | $4,097 – $5,463 | $2,731 – $3,642 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,828 – $9,104 | $4,916 – $6,555 | $3,278 – $4,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,587 – $10,116 | $5,463 – $7,284 | $3,642 – $4,856 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,725 – $11,633 | $6,282 – $8,376 | $4,188 – $5,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,863 – $13,151 | $7,101 – $9,469 | $4,734 – $6,312 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,381 – $15,174 | $8,194 – $10,925 | $5,463 – $7,284 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,686 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, Colorado Springs to Fayetteville
1,686 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,430. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,587 to $10,116, 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 Colorado Springs to Fayetteville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,054 people a year (±603) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Cumberland County, NC, home to Fayetteville. Going the other way: about 663 people a year (±496). Movers from El Paso County make up 3.2% of the 33,045 people a year who moved into Cumberland County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,031 people a year (±2,178) moving from Colorado to North Carolina and about 5,537 people a year (±2,093) from North Carolina to Colorado — a net gain for North Carolina of about 1,494 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hoke County, NC | 1,493 ±473 |
| Harnett County, NC | 1,288 ±389 |
| El Paso County, CO | 1,054 ±603 |
| Robeson County, NC | 948 ±337 |
| Wake County, NC | 904 ±361 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fayetteville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fayetteville: Omni Moving and Storage Inc (Fayetteville, 14 trucks), Merchants Moving & Storage Inc (Fayetteville, 12 trucks), Custom Moving & Storage Inc (Fayetteville, 11 trucks), Sandhills Moving & Storage Co (Southern Pines, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into North Carolina, 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 Colorado Springs to Fayetteville
Insist on a survey
Over 1,686 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 1,686 miles of handling.
Arriving in Fayetteville
A local move inside Fayetteville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fayetteville are Raleigh (about 60 mi), Chapel Hill (about 68 mi), Durham (about 74 mi).
Other routes from Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque, NM | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
Also moving to Fayetteville: from Raleigh, NC, from Durham, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Charlotte, NC.
Colorado Springs to Fayetteville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Fayetteville, NC?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,686 miles cost about $5,690 – $7,587 for a studio, $7,587 – $10,116 for a two-bedroom home and $8,725 – $11,633 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Fayetteville, NC 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 Colorado Springs to Fayetteville, NC?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,642 – $4,856 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,587 – $10,116 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,463 – $7,284.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to Fayetteville, NC?
Yes. Colorado Springs is in Colorado and Fayetteville is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Fayetteville, NC each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,054 people a year (margin of error ±603) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, to Cumberland County, which contains Fayetteville.
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.