Moving from Winston-Salem, NC to Denver, CO
About 1,593 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Denver, CO covers about 1,593 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,169 – $9,558 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 104 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,593 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 $7,169 – $9,558 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 29 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 Winston-Salem to Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,376 – $7,169 | $3,871 – $5,161 | $2,581 – $3,441 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,452 – $8,602 | $4,645 – $6,194 | $3,097 – $4,129 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,169 – $9,558 | $5,161 – $6,882 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,244 – $10,992 | $5,936 – $7,914 | $3,957 – $5,276 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,319 – $12,425 | $6,710 – $8,946 | $4,473 – $5,964 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,753 – $14,337 | $7,742 – $10,323 | $5,161 – $6,882 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,593 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, Winston-Salem to Denver
1,593 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,965. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,169 to $9,558, 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 Winston-Salem to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 104 people a year (±101) moved from Forsyth County, NC, home to Winston-Salem, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 19 people a year (±33). Movers from Forsyth County make up 0.1% of the 77,381 people a year who moved into Denver 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 |
|---|---|
| Guilford County, NC | 2,704 ±589 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,124 ±262 |
| Stokes County, NC | 1,056 ±443 |
| Davidson County, NC | 996 ±390 |
| Gaston County, NC | 642 ±226 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 8,268 ±979 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,952 ±1,174 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,979 ±673 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,746 ±450 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Winston-Salem (38 counting those licensed only inside North Carolina). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM Moving SystemsUSDOT 1757726 | Greensboro · 29 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2882856 | Greensboro · 23 mi | 13 trucks | 2 | — |
| American Moving and Hauling IncUSDOT 2007351 | Winston-Salem · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 6 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Carolinas Office Relocation ExpertsUSDOT 2057241 | Clemmons · 9 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Austins Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2558838 | Greensboro · 28 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Oxford Brothers Packing and MovingUSDOT 4578735 | Winston-Salem · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Denver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Denver: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 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 Winston-Salem to Denver
Insist on a survey
Over 1,593 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 1,593 miles of handling.
Arriving in Denver
A local move inside Denver 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 Denver are Aurora (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 65 mi), Colorado Springs (about 74 mi).
Other routes from Winston-Salem
All routes from Winston-Salem, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem to Greensboro, NC | ~31 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC | ~80 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Chapel Hill, NC | ~81 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Durham, NC | ~89 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Winston-Salem to Raleigh, NC | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Winston-Salem to Knoxville, TN | ~239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Winston-Salem to Charleston, SC | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Winston-Salem to San Diego, CA | ~2,453 mi | $11,039 – $14,718 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Winston-Salem to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Winston-Salem to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,593 miles cost about $5,376 – $7,169 for a studio, $7,169 – $9,558 for a two-bedroom home and $8,244 – $10,992 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Winston-Salem to Denver take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Winston-Salem to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,441 – $4,588 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,169 – $9,558 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,161 – $6,882.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Winston-Salem to Denver?
Yes. Winston-Salem is in North Carolina and Denver is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Winston-Salem hold it.
How many people move from Winston-Salem to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 104 people a year (margin of error ±101) moved from Forsyth County, which contains Winston-Salem, to Denver County, which contains Denver.
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.