Popular Moving Routesin Delaware
177 routes out of 2 Delaware cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 166 that leave it, and a page for Delaware to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Delaware cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Delaware, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Delaware
Every pair of Delaware cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Delaware, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to Wilmington | ~47 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Leaving Delaware: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington to New York City, NY | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Dover to New York City, NY | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Wilmington to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,762 mi | 7–14 days | $12,429 – $16,572 | $14,293 – $19,058 |
| Dover to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,767 mi | 7–14 days | $12,452 – $16,602 | $14,319 – $19,092 |
| Wilmington to Chicago, IL | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Dover to Chicago, IL | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Wilmington to Dallas, TX | ~1,486 mi | 7–14 days | $6,687 – $8,916 | $7,690 – $10,253 |
| Wilmington to Houston, TX | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Wilmington to Washington, DC | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
| Wilmington to Miami, FL | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
| Wilmington to Atlanta, GA | ~747 mi | 3–7 days | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Wilmington to Phoenix, AZ | ~2,399 mi | 7–14 days | $10,796 – $14,394 | $12,415 – $16,553 |
| Wilmington to Boston, MA | ~344 mi | 1–3 days | $1,548 – $2,064 | $1,780 – $2,374 |
| Dover to Boston, MA | ~375 mi | 1–3 days | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,941 – $2,587 |
| Wilmington to San Francisco, CA | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
Delaware to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Delaware's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Delaware.
What moving from Delaware costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Delaware moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Delaware lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Delaware moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Delaware?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Delaware cities we price 1 pair, from Dover to Wilmington at about 47 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Dover to Wilmington at about 47 miles ($475 – $775).
How much does it cost to move out of Delaware?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Pennsylvania at about 29 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,707. Every Delaware-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Delaware regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Delaware is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Delaware?
41 household-goods carriers based in Delaware are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.