Centennial, CO → Boulder, CO · Local move
About 43 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,310–$1,950, delivery in 0–1 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 120 in Boulder.
Boulder sits about 43 miles northwest of Centennial, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 1 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,310 and $1,950, 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 120 around Boulder (30 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 Boulder.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (3,650 and 4,116 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 | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,470 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,310–$1,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Boulder, 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: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC
Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC
Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $820 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,310 to $1,950 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,000 for a three-bedroom and $3,000 to $4,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 43 road miles (36 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 21 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 Boulder 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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–Boulder corridor.