Moving from Delaware to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Newark it is about 116 miles and about 2 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 116 to 164 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.
- ~116 miWilmington → Newark
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $522+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 3,347 people moved from Delaware to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,138), and about 3,404 went the other way. Between Wilmington and Newark it is about 116 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $522 – $696 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Delaware to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,347 people a year (±1,138), against about 3,404 (±1,047) from New Jersey to Delaware, so New Jersey loses about 57 people a year on this exchange. Delaware is the 7th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Essex County | 274 ±242 |
| New Castle County | Mercer County | 233 ±302* |
| New Castle County | Hudson County | 217 ±160 |
| New Castle County | Camden County | 172 ±104 |
| Kent County | Burlington County | 105 ±126* |
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 Newark, 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 New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Delaware to New Jersey
At about 116 miles, full-service movers should land around $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home and $600 – $800 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $376 – $501; a freight trailer is $251 – $334.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $470 – $626 | $338 – $451 | $226 – $301 |
| 2 bedrooms | $522 – $696 | $376 – $501 | $251 – $334 |
| 3 bedrooms | $600 – $800 | $432 – $576 | $288 – $384 |
| 4 bedrooms | $679 – $905 | $489 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $783 – $1,044 | $564 – $752 | $376 – $501 |
Transport only, for an estimated 116 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 New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington to Newark | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Wilmington to Jersey City | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Wilmington to Paterson | ~127 mi | 1–3 days | $572 – $762 | $657 – $876 |
| Dover to Newark | ~152 mi | 1–3 days | $684 – $912 | $787 – $1,049 |
| Dover to Jersey City | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Dover to Paterson | ~164 mi | 1–3 days | $738 – $984 | $849 – $1,132 |
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 New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey 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 New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Newark, the distance is about 116 miles. From our model that is $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home and $600 – $800 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $376 – $501 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $251 – $334. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Delaware and New Jersey, distances run from 116 to 164 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to New Jersey take?
Wilmington to Newark 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 New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Delaware into New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $251 – $334 for a two-bedroom home over 116 miles against $522 – $696 with full-service movers. A container, about $376 – $501, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Delaware to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,347 people (±1,138) moved from Delaware to New Jersey that year, against about 3,404 (±1,047) from New Jersey to Delaware. That makes Delaware the 7th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.