Moving from Colorado to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Newark it is about 1,887 miles and 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,876 to 1,902 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,887 miDenver → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,492+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 829 people moved from Colorado to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±480), and about 1,423 went the other way. Between Denver and Newark it is about 1,887 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,492 – $11,322 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 829 people a year (±480), against about 1,423 (±699) from New Jersey to Colorado, so New Jersey loses about 594 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 22nd-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Larimer County | Middlesex County | 328 ±75 |
| Denver County | Hunterdon County | 134 ±159* |
| Teller County | Ocean County | 118 ±159* |
| Pitkin County | Burlington County | 63 ±73* |
| Routt County | Union County | 59 ±62* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Denver to Newark, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Colorado and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Colorado to New Jersey
At about 1,887 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,492 – $11,322 for a two-bedroom home and $9,765 – $13,020 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,114 – $8,152; a freight trailer is $4,076 – $5,435.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,369 – $8,492 | $4,585 – $6,114 | $3,057 – $4,076 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,642 – $10,190 | $5,502 – $7,337 | $3,668 – $4,891 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,492 – $11,322 | $6,114 – $8,152 | $4,076 – $5,435 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,765 – $13,020 | $7,031 – $9,375 | $4,687 – $6,250 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,039 – $14,719 | $7,948 – $10,597 | $5,299 – $7,065 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,737 – $16,983 | $9,171 – $12,228 | $6,114 – $8,152 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,887 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.
City-to-city routes from Colorado to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Paterson | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Aurora to Paterson | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Fort Collins to Newark | ~1,879 mi | 7–14 days | $8,456 – $11,274 | $9,724 – $12,965 |
| Aurora to Newark | ~1,880 mi | 7–14 days | $8,460 – $11,280 | $9,729 – $12,972 |
| Denver to Paterson | ~1,885 mi | 7–14 days | $8,483 – $11,310 | $9,755 – $13,007 |
| Fort Collins to Jersey City | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Denver to Newark | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Aurora to Jersey City | ~1,888 mi | 7–14 days | $8,496 – $11,328 | $9,770 – $13,027 |
| Colorado Springs to Paterson | ~1,893 mi | 7–14 days | $8,519 – $11,358 | $9,796 – $13,062 |
| Colorado Springs to Newark | ~1,894 mi | 7–14 days | $8,523 – $11,364 | $9,801 – $13,069 |
| Denver to Jersey City | ~1,895 mi | 7–14 days | $8,528 – $11,370 | $9,807 – $13,076 |
| Colorado Springs to Jersey City | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Newark, the distance is about 1,887 miles. From our model that is $8,492 – $11,322 for a two-bedroom home and $9,765 – $13,020 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,114 – $8,152 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,076 – $5,435. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and New Jersey, distances run from 1,876 to 1,902 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to New Jersey take?
Denver to Newark is 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Colorado into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,076 – $5,435 for a two-bedroom home over 1,887 miles against $8,492 – $11,322 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,114 – $8,152, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 829 people (±480) moved from Colorado to New Jersey that year, against about 1,423 (±699) from New Jersey to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 22nd-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.