Centennial, CO → Grand Forks, ND · Long-distance move
About 818 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 40 in Grand Forks.
The route from Centennial, CO to Grand Forks, ND covers roughly 818 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,300 to $6,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 48 min.
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 40 around Grand Forks (33 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 Grand Forks.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Centennial is considerably denser (3,650 people per square mile versus 2,037), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,140 | $3,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,240 | $6,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,870 | $8,380 | $10,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,450 | $11,530 | $14,060 |
$1,140–$1,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,750–$2,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,300–$6,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Grand Forks, ND. 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: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer
Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co
Legal name: Whalens INC
Legal name: David L Schmidt
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,230 for a three-bedroom and $9,450 to $14,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 818 road miles (693 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 48 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into North Dakota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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–Grand Forks corridor.