Jacksonville, NC → Longmont, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,839 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,560–$9,760, delivery in 5–10 days, 59 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 80 in Longmont.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Longmont, CO covers roughly 1,839 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 $6,560 to $9,760 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Jacksonville side there are 59 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (31 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Longmont (21 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 Longmont.
Jacksonville has a population of about 74,000 and Longmont about 100,109. Longmont is the denser city (3,434 people per square mile versus 1,490 in Jacksonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,930 | $4,800 | $5,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,560 | $8,000 | $9,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,490 | $12,800 | $15,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,430 | $17,590 | $21,470 |
$2,640–$3,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,660–$3,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,560–$9,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jacksonville, NC → Longmont, 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: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC
Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC
Legal name: Michael Murray
Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company
Legal name: Maria Soto
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,850 for a one-bedroom, $6,560 to $9,760 for a two-bedroom, $10,490 to $15,610 for a three-bedroom and $14,430 to $21,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,839 road miles (1,559 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,640 to $3,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,910. 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 Jacksonville–Longmont corridor.