Lakewood, CO → Farmington, NM · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to Farmington

About 310 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,720–$4,050, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,122 carriers on the Lakewood side and 18 in Farmington.

310 miroad distance
6 h 3 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,720–$4,0502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lakewood, Colorado
To: Farmington, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 310 miles (263 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 3 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,122 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Lakewood

The route from Lakewood, CO to Farmington, NM covers roughly 310 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,720 to $4,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 3 min.

On the Lakewood side there are 1,122 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (405 of them authorized for interstate work), and 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.

Lakewood has a population of about 156,927 and Farmington about 46,000. Lakewood is considerably denser (3,586 people per square mile versus 1,353), 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 New Mexico than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lakewood to Farmington

Full-service estimate for 310 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,630	$1,990	$2,430
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,720	$3,320	$4,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,360	$5,320	$6,480
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,990	$7,310	$8,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$660

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,720–$4,050

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

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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 Lakewood (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22520
MC: 378084
Based in: Englewood, CO 80110 (7 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 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bts Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3115238
MC: 84879
Based in: Denver, CO 80231 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (720) 825-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,122 movers in Lakewood

Near Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407421
MC: 1097825
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT: 1547269
MC: 575049
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4113688
MC: 1571779
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT: 2197486
MC: 762577
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4345820
MC: 1698556
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1043152
MC: 436625
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT: 602854
MC: 475333
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1088138
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lakewood to Farmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,430 for a one-bedroom, $2,720 to $4,050 for a two-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a three-bedroom and $5,990 to $8,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Lakewood?

About 310 road miles (263 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Colorado into New Mexico 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 Lakewood to Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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.

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 Lakewood–Farmington corridor.