Gainesville, FL → Centennial, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Gainesville to Centennial

About 1,706 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,500–$9,670, delivery in 5–10 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 826 in Centennial.

1,706 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,500–$9,6702-bedroom estimate

Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Gainesville, Florida
To: Centennial, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,706 miles (1,446 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 151 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 826 (318 interstate)

Reverse: Centennial → Gainesville

Moving from Gainesville to Centennial is a cross-country move of roughly 1,706 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Colorado.

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 $6,500 to $9,670 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Gainesville side there are 151 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 826 around Centennial (318 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 Centennial.

Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Centennial about 108,658. Centennial is the denser city (3,650 people per square mile versus 2,232 in Gainesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Gainesville to Centennial

Full-service estimate for 1,706 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,600	$3,170	$3,870
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,900	$4,750	$5,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,500	$7,920	$9,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,400	$12,680	$15,470
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,290	$17,430	$21,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,320

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

Portable container

$2,540–$3,740

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

Full-service mover

$6,500–$9,670

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Gainesville, FL → Centennial, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Gainesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Golden Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 1669783
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (352) 372-0300 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shirley Franchises LLC

USDOT: 4063852
MC: 1542498
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (855) 668-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ox Strong Moving LLC

USDOT: 3588230
MC: 1251688
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (352) 665-7784 Route Verify on FMCSA

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 24 Truckin LLC

USDOT: 1788284
MC: 651428
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (352) 664-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4139980
MC: 1587146
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (980) 556-6497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2280265
MC: 778971
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (352) 681-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4261564
MC: 1653529
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2799474
MC: 934972
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (352) 375-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 151 movers in Gainesville

Near Centennial (destination)

American Furniture Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 137781
MC: 1106522
Based in: Englewood, CO 80112 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 401 trucks, 590 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 579-3668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22520
MC: 378084
Based in: Englewood, CO 80110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 761-3195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466144
MC: 273706
Based in: Denver, CO 80239 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (303) 371-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Freight LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3291029
MC: 1042161
Based in: Lone Tree, CO 80124 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (720) 965-4245 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivered On LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3191370
MC: 137078
Based in: Parker, CO 80138 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 42 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (303) 601-4173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 1353870
MC: 519829
Based in: Aurora, CO 80011 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (303) 388-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 826 movers in Centennial

Tips for this move

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 Centennial 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.

Near Gainesville

Near Centennial

Related routes

Other destinations from Gainesville

Other origins to Centennial

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gainesville to Centennial?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,800 for a one-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a two-bedroom, $10,400 to $15,470 for a three-bedroom and $14,290 to $21,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Centennial from Gainesville?

About 1,706 road miles (1,446 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Florida 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 Gainesville to Centennial?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,740. 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 Gainesville–Centennial corridor.