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Thornton, CO → Fayetteville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Thornton to Fayetteville

About 1,719 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,360–$9,470, delivery in 5–10 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 324 in Fayetteville.

  • 1,719 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,360–$9,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,719 miles (1,457 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
718 (266 interstate)
Movers at destination
324 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Thornton

Fayetteville sits about 1,719 miles east of Thornton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to North Carolina 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 $6,360 to $9,470 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Thornton side there are 718 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (266 of them authorized for interstate work), and 324 around Fayetteville (197 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 Fayetteville.

Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Fayetteville about 209,120. Thornton is considerably denser (3,952 people per square mile versus 1,406), 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 North Carolina 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 Thornton to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 1,719 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,550 $3,100 $3,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,820 $4,660 $5,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,360 $7,760 $9,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,180 $12,420 $15,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,000 $17,070 $20,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,370–$3,340

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

Portable container

$2,550–$3,760

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

Full-service mover

$6,360–$9,470

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 Thornton (origin)

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

Near Fayetteville (destination)

Wegoleball Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Remnants LLC

USDOT
4283574
MC
1665569
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28303 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,513 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (472) 210-1920 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmx Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2831528
MC
946172
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (910) 425-2539 Route Verify on FMCSA

Omni Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
302306
MC
241642
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 483-4195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piedmont Van And Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301720
MC
211535
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 485-6109 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154235
MC
129323
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
479541
MC
251813
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230282
MC
164025
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (910) 488-3101 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Professional Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3836891
MC
1393888
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (984) 363-5703 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 324 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Thornton to Fayetteville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,470 for a two-bedroom, $10,180 to $15,150 for a three-bedroom and $14,000 to $20,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Thornton?

About 1,719 road miles (1,457 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Colorado into North Carolina 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 Thornton to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,370 to $3,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,760. 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 Thornton–Fayetteville corridor.