Moving from Delaware to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Philadelphia it is about 29 miles and under an hour; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 29 to 367 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.
- ~29 miWilmington → Philadelphia
- Same dayTypical transit
- $445+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 6,665 people moved from Delaware to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,696), and about 6,673 went the other way. Between Wilmington and Philadelphia it is about 29 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $445 – $719 in our model, delivered in Same day. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Delaware to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,665 people a year (±1,696), against about 6,673 (±1,661) from Pennsylvania to Delaware, so Pennsylvania loses about 8 people a year on this exchange. Delaware is the 10th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Delaware County | 1,426 ±362 |
| New Castle County | Chester County | 1,241 ±404 |
| New Castle County | Philadelphia County | 832 ±244 |
| New Castle County | Montgomery County | 503 ±341 |
| New Castle County | Lancaster County | 292 ±206 |
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.
Wilmington to Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Delaware to Pennsylvania
At about 29 miles, full-service movers should land around $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $355 – $593; a freight trailer is $305 – $523.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Delaware to Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington to Philadelphia | ~29 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Dover to Philadelphia | ~68 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Allentown | ~69 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Wilmington to Harrisburg | ~93 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Dover to Allentown | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Dover to Harrisburg | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Wilmington to Pittsburgh | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Dover to Pittsburgh | ~296 mi | 1–3 days | $1,332 – $1,776 | $1,532 – $2,042 |
| Wilmington to Erie | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| Dover to Erie | ~367 mi | 1–3 days | $1,652 – $2,202 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Philadelphia, the distance is about 29 miles. From our model that is $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $355 – $593 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $305 – $523. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Delaware and Pennsylvania, distances run from 29 to 367 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to Pennsylvania take?
Wilmington to Philadelphia is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Delaware to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Delaware into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $305 – $523 for a two-bedroom home over 29 miles against $445 – $719 with full-service movers. A container, about $355 – $593, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Delaware to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,665 people (±1,696) moved from Delaware to Pennsylvania that year, against about 6,673 (±1,661) from Pennsylvania to Delaware. That makes Delaware the 10th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.