Moving from Delaware to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Washington it is about 115 miles and about 2 hours; the 2 city pairs we price between the two states run from 97 to 115 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~115 miWilmington → Washington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $518+2-bedroom, movers
- 2City routes priced
In short
About 679 people moved from Delaware to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±520), and about 526 went the other way. Between Wilmington and Washington it is about 115 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $518 – $690 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Delaware to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 679 people a year (±520), against about 526 (±456) from District of Columbia to Delaware, so District of Columbia gains about 153 people a year on this exchange. Delaware is the 19th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | District of Columbia | 74 ±62 |
| New Castle County | District of Columbia | 71 ±71* |
| Kent County | District of Columbia | 33 ±32 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Wilmington to Washington, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Delaware and District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Delaware to District of Columbia
At about 115 miles, full-service movers should land around $518 – $690 for a two-bedroom home and $595 – $794 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $373 – $497; a freight trailer is $248 – $331.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $466 – $621 | $335 – $447 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $518 – $690 | $373 – $497 | $248 – $331 |
| 3 bedrooms | $595 – $794 | $428 – $571 | $286 – $381 |
| 4 bedrooms | $673 – $897 | $484 – $646 | $323 – $431 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $776 – $1,035 | $559 – $745 | $373 – $497 |
Transport only, for an estimated 115 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.
City-to-city routes from Delaware to District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to Washington | ~97 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Washington | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Delaware
8 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 45 driver inspections (24.4%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jrmoving LLCMiddletown, DE · USDOT 2404539 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 19 |
| First Rate MoversMillsboro, DE · USDOT 4000852 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Keep It - Moving & Labor LLCCamden Wyo, DE · USDOT 3361659 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Iq Moving&Storage IncWilmington, DE · USDOT 3773052 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| Harold Moving Service LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1428058 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1424027 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Delaware, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Delaware directory ranks them. At the District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia to Delaware. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Delaware
Delaware to District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Washington, the distance is about 115 miles. From our model that is $518 – $690 for a two-bedroom home and $595 – $794 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $373 – $497 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $248 – $331. Across the 2 city pairs we price between Delaware and District of Columbia, distances run from 97 to 115 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to District of Columbia take?
Wilmington to Washington is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Delaware to District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Delaware into District of Columbia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Delaware, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Delaware.
What is the cheapest way to move from Delaware to District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $248 – $331 for a two-bedroom home over 115 miles against $518 – $690 with full-service movers. A container, about $373 – $497, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Delaware to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 679 people (±520) moved from Delaware to District of Columbia that year, against about 526 (±456) from District of Columbia to Delaware. That makes Delaware the 19th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.