($1,028+) Denver, CO to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Newark, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,768-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Newark, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,598 - $11,391. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $392 - $2,616 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Newark are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Denver to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,598 - $5,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,296 - $7,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,456 - $11,391

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Denver to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Newark?

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,558 and $5,527. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Denver adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,558 - $2,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,075
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,778 - $5,527

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Denver, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $916, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $196 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Denver, CO, and Newark, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Newark?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Denver, CO to Newark, NJ

Plan on $1,104 - $3,063 for a rental moving truck on the 1,768-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $736 - $841
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,433 - $3,063

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $916.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $736 - $841 for the 1,768-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $78 and $425, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $196 per night for hotel stops on the 1,768-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $392 - $589.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Newark?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Denver, CO to Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Denver, Colorado, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,610 and $3,392.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Denver to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,332 - $2,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,599

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $98 - $196 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Denver, Colorado, typically costs $916.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Newark, NJ

Good news for your budget: Newark isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Denver. Cost of living index runs 135 there against 128 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 95/100 and 52.16/100 here versus 76/100 and 24.76/100 there.