Dover, DE → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Dover to Grand Junction

About 2,078 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,150–$10,630, delivery in 5–10 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 67 in Grand Junction.

2,078 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,150–$10,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dover, Delaware
To: Grand Junction, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 2,078 miles (1,761 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Dover

The route from Dover, DE to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 2,078 miles by road, a west-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 $7,150 to $10,630 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 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Dover side there are 143 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Junction.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,654 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dover to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 2,078 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,250
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,290	$5,230	$6,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,150	$8,720	$10,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,440	$13,950	$17,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,730	$19,180	$23,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,890–$4,070

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

Portable container

$2,870–$4,230

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

Full-service mover

$7,150–$10,630

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Dover (origin)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1934741
MC: 690698
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1510668
MC: 566208
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT: 2546977
MC: 886752
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 872818
MC: 903323
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3876998
MC: 1421184
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4262251
MC: 1653912
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100720
MC: 77314
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3621695
MC: 1237363
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC

USDOT: 2251528
MC: 770182
Based in: Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC

USDOT: 2251521
MC: 770150
Based in: Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC

USDOT: 2251534
MC: 770189
Based in: Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC

USDOT: 2203660
MC: 769032
Based in: Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC

USDOT: 3280346
MC: 1037031
Based in: Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC

USDOT: 3280355
MC: 1037035
Based in: Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC

USDOT: 3280340
MC: 1037024
Based in: Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC

USDOT: 4281705
MC: 1664544
Based in: Grand Junction, CO 81501 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (970) 361-3044 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Grand Junction accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dover to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,860 to $4,250 for a studio, $4,290 to $6,380 for a one-bedroom, $7,150 to $10,630 for a two-bedroom, $11,440 to $17,020 for a three-bedroom and $15,730 to $23,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Dover?

About 2,078 road miles (1,761 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Delaware into Colorado 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 Dover to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,890 to $4,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,230. 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 Dover–Grand Junction corridor.