Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Wilmington, DE
About 185 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Delaware, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Wilmington, DE covers about 185 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $833 – $1,110 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 116 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 185 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $833 – $1,110. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Bridgeport to Wilmington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 – $833 | $450 – $599 | $300 – $400 |
| 1 bedroom | $749 – $999 | $539 – $719 | $360 – $480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $833 – $1,110 | $599 – $799 | $400 – $533 |
| 3 bedrooms | $957 – $1,276 | $689 – $919 | $460 – $613 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,082 – $1,443 | $779 – $1,039 | $519 – $693 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,249 – $1,665 | $899 – $1,199 | $599 – $799 |
Transport only, for an estimated 185 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bridgeport to Wilmington
185 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $925. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $833 to $1,110, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Wilmington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 116 people a year (±85) moved from Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport, to New Castle County, DE, home to Wilmington. Going the other way: about 88 people a year (±53). Movers from Fairfield County make up 0.5% of the 23,632 people a year who moved into New Castle County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 258 people a year (±242) moving from Connecticut to Delaware and about 0 people a year (±225) from Delaware to Connecticut — a net gain for Delaware of about 258 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 7,763 ±1,132 |
| Hartford County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Westchester County, NY | 2,023 ±605 |
| New York County, NY | 1,999 ±471 |
| Litchfield County, CT | 1,852 ±515 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 3,023 ±854 |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 2,250 ±626 |
| Delaware County, PA | 2,203 ±704 |
| Chester County, PA | 1,122 ±321 |
| Cecil County, MD | 1,114 ±415 |
Licensed movers at each end
83 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Bridgeport (176 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 51 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.0% of their 335 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversUSDOT 357223 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 67 trucks | 81 | 36.4% of 33 |
| Clancy Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 265038 | Patterson · 30 mi | 56 trucks | 49 | 2.6% of 38 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupUSDOT 331582 | Kings Park · 21 mi | 41 trucks | 85 | 17.6% of 51 |
| College Hunks MovingUSDOT 2177516 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 24 trucks | 74 | 14.6% of 41 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 27 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Liberty Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 325439 | Commack · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 27 | 31.6% of 19 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Wilmington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wilmington: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), Delaware Moving & Storage Inc (Bear, 20 trucks), Isaac's Moving and Storage Inc (Philadelphia, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Delaware, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Bridgeport to Wilmington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 185 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Wilmington
A local move inside Wilmington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Wilmington are Philadelphia (about 29 mi), Dover (about 47 mi), Allentown (about 69 mi).
Other routes from Bridgeport
All routes from Bridgeport, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport to New Haven, CT | ~19 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Mount Vernon, NY | ~45 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Hartford, CT | ~56 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to New York City, NY | ~62 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Jersey City, NJ | ~64 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Providence, RI | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Bridgeport to Philadelphia, PA | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Bridgeport to Boston, MA | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
Also moving to Wilmington: from Philadelphia, PA, from Dover, DE, from Harrisburg, PA, from Washington, DC.
Bridgeport to Wilmington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bridgeport to Wilmington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 185 miles cost about $624 – $833 for a studio, $833 – $1,110 for a two-bedroom home and $957 – $1,276 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bridgeport to Wilmington take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bridgeport to Wilmington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $400 – $533 for a two-bedroom home, against $833 – $1,110 with full-service movers; a moving container is $599 – $799.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Bridgeport to Wilmington?
Yes. Bridgeport is in Connecticut and Wilmington is in Delaware, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 83 listed movers within 30 miles of Bridgeport hold it.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Wilmington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 116 people a year (margin of error ±85) moved from Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport, to New Castle County, which contains Wilmington.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.