Moving from Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs, CO
About 1,686 miles across a state line, from North Carolina into Colorado, 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 Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs, CO 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 663 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,686 miles from North Carolina to Colorado. 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 Fayetteville to Colorado Springs
| 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, Fayetteville to Colorado Springs
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 Fayetteville to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 663 people a year (±496) moved from Cumberland County, NC, home to Fayetteville, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 1,054 people a year (±603). Movers from Cumberland County make up 1.0% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,537 people a year (±2,093) moving from North Carolina to Colorado and about 7,031 people a year (±2,178) from Colorado to North Carolina — a net gain for North Carolina of about 1,494 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harnett County, NC | 1,634 ±474 |
| Hoke County, NC | 1,517 ±473 |
| Wake County, NC | 971 ±343 |
| Montgomery County, TN | 892 ±496 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 825 ±452 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
20 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fayetteville (26 counting those licensed only inside North Carolina). 9 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 38.7% of their 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 302306 | Fayetteville · 5 mi | 14 trucks | 1 | — |
| Merchants Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 154235 | Fayetteville · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Custom Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 230282 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | — |
| Sandhills Moving & Storage CoUSDOT 1108711 | Southern Pines · 24 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| Us Professional MoversUSDOT 3836891 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 51 | 40.7% of 27 |
| Wegoleball Moving ServiceUSDOT 4283574 | Fayetteville · 1 mi | 7 drivers | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Carolina into Colorado, 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 Fayetteville to Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from Fayetteville
All routes from Fayetteville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Raleigh, NC | ~60 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Chapel Hill, NC | ~68 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Durham, NC | ~74 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Greensboro, NC | ~96 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fayetteville to Winston-Salem, NC | ~118 mi | $531 – $708 |
| Fayetteville to Charlotte, NC | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Fayetteville to Columbia, SC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Fayetteville to Norfolk, VA | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Fayetteville to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs?
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 Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs 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 Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs?
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 Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Fayetteville is in North Carolina and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 20 listed movers within 30 miles of Fayetteville hold it.
How many people move from Fayetteville, NC to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 663 people a year (margin of error ±496) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Fayetteville, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.