Princeton, NJ → Aurora, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,868 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,180–$10,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 149 carriers on the Princeton side and 1,183 in Aurora.
Moving from Princeton to Aurora is a cross-country move of roughly 1,868 road miles, heading west from New Jersey 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 $7,180 to $10,690 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 Princeton side there are 149 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (111 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,183 around Aurora (464 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 Aurora.
Princeton has a population of about 31,000 and Aurora about 410,053. Aurora is the denser city (2,413 people per square mile versus 1,710 in Princeton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,500 | $4,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,310 | $5,260 | $6,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,180 | $8,760 | $10,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,500 | $14,020 | $17,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,810 | $19,280 | $23,520 |
$2,670–$3,770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,690–$3,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,180–$10,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Princeton, NJ → Aurora, 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: Hermann Forwarding Company
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Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,280 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,690 for a two-bedroom, $11,500 to $17,100 for a three-bedroom and $15,810 to $23,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,868 road miles (1,583 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,670 to $3,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,690 to $3,950. 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 Princeton–Aurora corridor.