Rochester, NY → Longmont, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Rochester to Longmont

About 1,684 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,080–$10,530, delivery in 5–10 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 80 in Longmont.

1,684 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,080–$10,5302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rochester, New York
To: Longmont, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,684 miles (1,427 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Longmont → Rochester

Longmont sits about 1,684 miles west of Rochester, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York 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 $7,080 to $10,530 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Rochester side there are 306 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and Longmont about 100,109. Rochester is considerably denser (5,903 people per square mile versus 3,434), 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 Colorado than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Rochester to Longmont

Full-service estimate for 1,684 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,830	$3,450	$4,210
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,250	$5,180	$6,320
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,080	$8,630	$10,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,320	$13,810	$16,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,570	$18,990	$23,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,290

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,710

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

Full-service mover

$7,080–$10,530

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Rochester (origin)

US Commercial Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858362
MC: 663221
Based in: Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 301 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (585) 266-1404 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wegmans Food Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 185452
MC: 152450
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 216 trucks, 387 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (585) 279-4312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Courier Solutions INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1612855
Based in: Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (585) 568-1309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346265
MC: 802875
Based in: Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 745-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363517
MC: 810160
Based in: Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 672-1496 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC

USDOT: 4058921
MC: 1539704
Based in: Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (905) 670-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheridan Brothers Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1203584
MC: 489094
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (585) 254-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roque Logistic INC

USDOT: 3428666
MC: 1110266
Based in: Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 906-6164 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 306 movers in Rochester

Near Longmont (destination)

Mgl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2589879
MC: 908286
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 952-1823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Enriquez Landscaping

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maria Soto

USDOT: 2889297
MC: 970437
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (720) 436-1796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shire Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5953507
MC: 57519933
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (970) 692-1414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boss Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1551309
MC: 576204
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (303) 912-8823 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & M Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3423774
MC: 1107464
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (720) 442-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&g Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3543592
MC: 1221302
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 335-9523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Longmont

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rochester to Longmont?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,830 to $4,210 for a studio, $4,250 to $6,320 for a one-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,530 for a two-bedroom, $11,320 to $16,850 for a three-bedroom and $15,570 to $23,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longmont from Rochester?

About 1,684 road miles (1,427 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 York 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 Rochester to Longmont?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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 Rochester–Longmont corridor.