Newport News, VA → Thornton, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Newport News to Thornton

About 1,820 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,780–$10,090, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 718 in Thornton.

1,820 miroad distance
32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,780–$10,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Newport News, Virginia
To: Thornton, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,820 miles (1,543 straight-line)
Drive time: 32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination: 718 (266 interstate)

Reverse: Thornton → Newport News

Moving from Newport News to Thornton is a cross-country move of roughly 1,820 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $6,780 to $10,090 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 Newport News side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 718 around Thornton (266 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 Thornton.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Thornton about 147,766. Thornton is the denser city (3,952 people per square mile versus 2,699 in Newport News), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Thornton

Full-service estimate for 1,820 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,710	$3,310	$4,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,070	$4,960	$6,050
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,780	$8,270	$10,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,850	$13,230	$16,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,920	$18,200	$22,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,620–$3,700

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

Portable container

$2,640–$3,890

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

Full-service mover

$6,780–$10,090

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Newport News (origin)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT: 537377
MC: 268065
Based in: Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2960425
MC: 4335
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

USDOT: 3064471
MC: 57163
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

USDOT: 1852556
MC: 669512
Based in: Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

USDOT: 4162261
MC: 1626630
Based in: Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389631
MC: 1089178
Based in: Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3902896
MC: 1438372
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3726517
MC: 1313785
Based in: Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

Near Thornton (destination)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 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 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 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 (10 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 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (303) 371-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 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 (8 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 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 652182
MC: 305711
Based in: Henderson, CO 80640 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (303) 288-2233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 718 movers in Thornton

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Thornton 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 Newport News to Thornton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,040 for a studio, $4,070 to $6,050 for a one-bedroom, $6,780 to $10,090 for a two-bedroom, $10,850 to $16,140 for a three-bedroom and $14,920 to $22,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Thornton from Newport News?

About 1,820 road miles (1,543 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Virginia 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 Newport News to Thornton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,620 to $3,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,890. 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 Newport News–Thornton corridor.