Moving from Philadelphia, PA to Denver, CO
About 1,836 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA to Denver, CO covers about 1,836 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,262 – $11,016 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 505 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,836 miles from Pennsylvania 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 $8,262 – $11,016 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 33 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 Philadelphia to Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,197 – $8,262 | $4,461 – $5,949 | $2,974 – $3,966 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,436 – $9,914 | $5,354 – $7,138 | $3,569 – $4,759 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,262 – $11,016 | $5,949 – $7,932 | $3,966 – $5,288 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,501 – $12,668 | $6,841 – $9,121 | $4,561 – $6,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,741 – $14,321 | $7,733 – $10,311 | $5,155 – $6,874 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,393 – $16,524 | $8,923 – $11,897 | $5,949 – $7,932 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,836 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, Philadelphia to Denver
1,836 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,180. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,262 to $11,016, 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 Philadelphia to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 505 people a year (±247) moved from Philadelphia County, PA, home to Philadelphia, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 178 people a year (±143). Movers from Philadelphia County make up 0.7% 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 3,623 people a year (±1,301) moving from Pennsylvania to Colorado and about 1,796 people a year (±619) from Colorado to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Colorado of about 1,827 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | 11,698 ±1,204 |
| Delaware County, PA | 8,343 ±1,332 |
| Bucks County, PA | 5,797 ±970 |
| Camden County, NJ | 3,242 ±635 |
| Chester County, PA | 2,473 ±515 |
| 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
131 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Philadelphia (196 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 78 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 6.8% of their 382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsUSDOT 346532 | Sewell · 14 mi | 134 trucks | 262 | 2.0% of 201 |
| ABC Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2631702 | Philadelphia · 11 mi | 26 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Hughes Relocation Services IncUSDOT 110502 | Lansdale · 21 mi | 21 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Reads Moving Systems IncUSDOT 113600 | Montgomeryville · 19 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Clemmer Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 85504 | Telford · 28 mi | 17 trucks | 24 | 8.3% of 12 |
| Riley and Sons Moving & StorageUSDOT 85429 | Philadelphia · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 9 | 20.0% of 5 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia to Denver
Insist on a survey
Over 1,836 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 1,836 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 Philadelphia
All routes from Philadelphia, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE | ~29 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to Allentown, PA | ~56 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to Dover, DE | ~68 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to Newark, NJ | 85 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to Jersey City, NJ | ~92 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to New York City, NY | 95 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia to Baltimore, MD | ~104 mi | $468 – $624 |
| Philadelphia to Harrisburg, PA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Philadelphia to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Philadelphia to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,836 miles cost about $6,197 – $8,262 for a studio, $8,262 – $11,016 for a two-bedroom home and $9,501 – $12,668 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Philadelphia to Denver take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Philadelphia to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,966 – $5,288 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,262 – $11,016 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,949 – $7,932.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Philadelphia to Denver?
Yes. Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania and Denver is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 131 listed movers within 30 miles of Philadelphia hold it.
How many people move from Philadelphia to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 505 people a year (margin of error ±247) moved from Philadelphia County, which contains Philadelphia, 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.