Boulder, CO → Annapolis, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Boulder to Annapolis

About 1,803 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,280, delivery in 5–10 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 199 in Annapolis.

1,803 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,910–$10,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boulder, Colorado
To: Annapolis, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,803 miles (1,528 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination: 199 (100 interstate)

Reverse: Annapolis → Boulder

The route from Boulder, CO to Annapolis, MD covers roughly 1,803 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,910 to $10,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 199 around Annapolis (100 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Annapolis.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Annapolis about 41,000. Annapolis is the denser city (5,664 people per square mile versus 4,116 in Boulder), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Annapolis

Full-service estimate for 1,803 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,760	$3,370	$4,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,910	$8,430	$10,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,060	$13,490	$16,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,210	$18,540	$22,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,600–$3,670

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,910–$10,280

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Boulder (origin)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT: 364146
Based in: Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2560715
MC: 89066
Based in: Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3771550
MC: 1346496
Based in: Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

USDOT: 2629937
MC: 915118
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

USDOT: 1253812
MC: 491486
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

USDOT: 4342532
MC: 1696908
Based in: Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

Near Annapolis (destination)

Dd&s Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 361802
MC: 326288
Based in: Annapolis, MD 21401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (202) 696-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Red Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3440755
MC: 1130653
Based in: Annapolis, MD 21409 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 48 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (410) 703-3998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parks Excavating & Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 942867
MC: 1682505
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (410) 867-0357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dafi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Deale Aquaculture Farm INC

USDOT: 842049
MC: 1026604
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (240) 351-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

B T Curtis Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 828375
MC: 526326
Based in: Crownsville, MD 21032 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (410) 787-8385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-One Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1039352
MC: 461680
Based in: Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (410) 729-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tomi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4150525
MC: 1641330
Based in: Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (301) 456-5407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pretty Little Wedding Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pretty Little Weddings LLC

USDOT: 3560128
MC: 1668215
Based in: Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (410) 310-0396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 199 movers in Annapolis

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Annapolis accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boulder to Annapolis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,170 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,280 for a two-bedroom, $11,060 to $16,450 for a three-bedroom and $15,210 to $22,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Annapolis from Boulder?

About 1,803 road miles (1,528 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Maryland makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Boulder to Annapolis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,600 to $3,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Boulder–Annapolis corridor.