Moving from New Jersey to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Denver 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 miNewark → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,492+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,423 people moved from New Jersey to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±699), and about 829 went the other way. Between Newark and Denver 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. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,423 people a year (±699), against about 829 (±480) from Colorado to New Jersey, so Colorado gains about 594 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 37th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | Denver County | 343 ±522* |
| Somerset County | Eagle County | 181 ±216* |
| Middlesex County | Boulder County | 172 ±147 |
| Union County | Arapahoe County | 148 ±139 |
| Somerset County | Arapahoe County | 126 ±180* |
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.
Newark 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 New Jersey and Colorado.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Colorado
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 New Jersey to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Fort Collins | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Paterson to Aurora | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Newark to Fort Collins | ~1,879 mi | 7–14 days | $8,456 – $11,274 | $9,724 – $12,965 |
| Newark to Aurora | ~1,880 mi | 7–14 days | $8,460 – $11,280 | $9,729 – $12,972 |
| Paterson to Denver | ~1,885 mi | 7–14 days | $8,483 – $11,310 | $9,755 – $13,007 |
| Jersey City to Fort Collins | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Newark to Denver | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Jersey City to Aurora | ~1,888 mi | 7–14 days | $8,496 – $11,328 | $9,770 – $13,027 |
| Paterson to Colorado Springs | ~1,893 mi | 7–14 days | $8,519 – $11,358 | $9,796 – $13,062 |
| Newark to Colorado Springs | ~1,894 mi | 7–14 days | $8,523 – $11,364 | $9,801 – $13,069 |
| Jersey City to Denver | ~1,895 mi | 7–14 days | $8,528 – $11,370 | $9,807 – $13,076 |
| Jersey City to Colorado Springs | ~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 New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Denver, 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 New Jersey and Colorado, distances run from 1,876 to 1,902 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Colorado take?
Newark to Denver 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 New Jersey to Colorado?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Colorado?
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 New Jersey to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,423 people (±699) moved from New Jersey to Colorado that year, against about 829 (±480) from Colorado to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 37th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.