Fort Collins, CO

Paterson, NJ → Fort Collins, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Paterson to Fort Collins

About 1,899 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,240–$10,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 104 in Fort Collins.

  • 1,899 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,240–$10,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,899 miles (1,610 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Collins → Paterson

Fort Collins sits about 1,899 miles west of Paterson, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $7,240 to $10,770 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Paterson side there are 2,164 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,282 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around Fort Collins (46 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 Fort Collins.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and Fort Collins about 171,500. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 people per square mile versus 2,969), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Paterson to Fort Collins

Full-service estimate for 1,899 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,900 $3,530 $4,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,340 $5,300 $6,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,240 $8,830 $10,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,580 $14,130 $17,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,930 $19,420 $23,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,700–$3,810

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

Portable container

$2,710–$3,990

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

Full-service mover

$7,240–$10,770

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Paterson (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Z Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1466567
MC
558123
Based in
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

Near Fort Collins (destination)

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327639
MC
1060138
Based in
Windsor, CO 80550 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Loveland Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3328432
MC
1063049
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Roman Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3444574
MC
1119657
Based in
Loveland, CO 80538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Skyline Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840634
MC
1801923
Based in
Loveland, CO 80537 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1830434
MC
704755
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2126287
MC
740818
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Choice Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782658
MC
1795838
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hydra Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
840784
MC
737136
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 104 movers in Fort Collins

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Paterson to Fort Collins?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,900 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,460 for a one-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,770 for a two-bedroom, $11,580 to $17,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,930 to $23,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Collins from Paterson?

About 1,899 road miles (1,610 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 New Jersey 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 Paterson to Fort Collins?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,700 to $3,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,990. 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 Paterson–Fort Collins corridor.