Centennial, CO → Arvada, CO · Local move
About 27 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,230–$1,830, delivery in 0–1 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 521 in Arvada.
The route from Centennial, CO to Arvada, CO covers roughly 27 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,230 and $1,830, before packing or storage.
On the Centennial side there are 826 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (318 of them authorized for interstate work), and 521 around Arvada (164 interstate). For an in-state 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 Arvada.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Arvada about 122,901. The two cities have comparable density (3,650 and 3,198 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $650 | $790 | $960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $760 | $930 | $1,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,880 | $3,510 | $4,280 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,230–$1,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Arvada, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: University Of Colorado
Legal name: Western Distributing Company
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $650 to $960 for a studio, $760 to $1,140 for a one-bedroom, $1,230 to $1,830 for a two-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,850 for a three-bedroom and $2,880 to $4,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 27 road miles (23 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Centennial and Arvada are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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.
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 Centennial–Arvada corridor.