Moving from Maryland to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Denver it is about 1,756 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,699 to 1,769 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.
- ~1,756 miBaltimore → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,902+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,138 people moved from Maryland to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,195), and about 2,748 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Denver it is about 1,756 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,902 – $10,536 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,138 people a year (±1,195), against about 2,748 (±1,215) from Colorado to Maryland, so Colorado loses about 610 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 27th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Denver County | 314 ±287 |
| Montgomery County | El Paso County | 198 ±232* |
| Montgomery County | Boulder County | 181 ±104 |
| Anne Arundel County | El Paso County | 148 ±127 |
| Prince George's County | Denver County | 147 ±173* |
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.
Baltimore to Denver, 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 Maryland and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Colorado
At about 1,756 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,902 – $10,536 for a two-bedroom home and $9,087 – $12,116 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,689 – $7,586; a freight trailer is $3,793 – $5,057.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,927 – $7,902 | $4,267 – $5,689 | $2,845 – $3,793 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,112 – $9,482 | $5,120 – $6,827 | $3,414 – $4,552 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,902 – $10,536 | $5,689 – $7,586 | $3,793 – $5,057 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,087 – $12,116 | $6,543 – $8,724 | $4,362 – $5,816 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,273 – $13,697 | $7,396 – $9,862 | $4,931 – $6,574 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,853 – $15,804 | $8,534 – $11,379 | $5,689 – $7,586 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,756 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 Maryland to Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Aurora | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Frederick to Fort Collins | ~1,702 mi | 7–14 days | $7,659 – $10,212 | $8,808 – $11,744 |
| Frederick to Denver | ~1,706 mi | 7–14 days | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Frederick to Colorado Springs | ~1,707 mi | 7–14 days | $7,682 – $10,242 | $8,834 – $11,778 |
| Baltimore to Aurora | ~1,750 mi | 7–14 days | $7,875 – $10,500 | $9,056 – $12,075 |
| Baltimore to Fort Collins | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Baltimore to Denver | ~1,756 mi | 7–14 days | $7,902 – $10,536 | $9,087 – $12,116 |
| Baltimore to Colorado Springs | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Annapolis to Aurora | ~1,761 mi | 7–14 days | $7,925 – $10,566 | $9,113 – $12,151 |
| Annapolis to Fort Collins | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Annapolis to Denver | ~1,768 mi | 7–14 days | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Annapolis to Colorado Springs | ~1,769 mi | 7–14 days | $7,961 – $10,614 | $9,155 – $12,206 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Denver, the distance is about 1,756 miles. From our model that is $7,902 – $10,536 for a two-bedroom home and $9,087 – $12,116 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,689 – $7,586 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,793 – $5,057. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and Colorado, distances run from 1,699 to 1,769 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Colorado take?
Baltimore to Denver is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Maryland to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,793 – $5,057 for a two-bedroom home over 1,756 miles against $7,902 – $10,536 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,689 – $7,586, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,138 people (±1,195) moved from Maryland to Colorado that year, against about 2,748 (±1,215) from Colorado to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 27th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.