Moving from Wilmington, DE to New York City, NY
About 123 miles across a state line, from Delaware into New York, 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 Wilmington, DE to New York City, NY covers about 123 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 139 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 123 miles, about 2 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 $554 – $738. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Wilmington to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $498 – $664 | $359 – $478 | $239 – $319 |
| 2 bedrooms | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 3 bedrooms | $637 – $849 | $458 – $611 | $306 – $407 |
| 4 bedrooms | $720 – $959 | $518 – $691 | $345 – $461 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $830 – $1,107 | $598 – $797 | $399 – $531 |
Transport only, for an estimated 123 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, Wilmington to New York City
123 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $615. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $554 to $738, 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 Wilmington to New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 139 people a year (±93) moved from New Castle County, DE, home to Wilmington, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. Going the other way: about 163 people a year (±93). Movers from New Castle County make up 0.1% of the 98,721 people a year who moved into New York County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 603 people a year (±400) moving from Delaware to New York and about 2,684 people a year (±1,027) from New York to Delaware — a net gain for Delaware of about 2,081 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 2,700 ±701 |
| Sussex County, DE | 1,546 ±395 |
| Delaware County, PA | 1,426 ±362 |
| Chester County, PA | 1,241 ±404 |
| Cecil County, MD | 1,176 ±405 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 12,241 ±1,085 |
| Queens County, NY | 5,938 ±795 |
| Bronx County, NY | 4,965 ±883 |
| Nassau County, NY | 3,494 ±841 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,342 ±656 |
Licensed movers at each end
73 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Wilmington (122 counting those licensed only inside Delaware). 40 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 5.6% of their 285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsUSDOT 346532 | Sewell · 23 mi | 134 trucks | 262 | 2.0% of 201 |
| Isaac's Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 550501 | Philadelphia · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Broad Street Movers LLCUSDOT 2472401 | Philadelphia · 27 mi | 10 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Litemoverscom LLCUSDOT 2173383 | Wayne · 23 mi | 9 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Walls Delaware Valley Havertownwesttown Movers LLCUSDOT 691732 | Broomall · 19 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Town & Country Moving & StorageUSDOT 861241 | Chester Springs · 25 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the New York City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New York City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Great Moving & Storage Inc (South Plainfiel, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Delaware into New York, 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 Wilmington to New York City
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 123 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 New York City
A local move inside New York City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New York City are Jersey City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 19 mi).
Other routes from Wilmington
All routes from Wilmington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA | ~29 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Wilmington to Dover, DE | ~47 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Wilmington to Baltimore, MD | ~76 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Wilmington to Annapolis, MD | ~85 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Wilmington to Newark, NJ | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Wilmington to Jersey City, NJ | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Wilmington to Pittsburgh, PA | ~280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
| Wilmington to Tampa, FL | ~1,056 mi | $4,752 – $6,336 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Wilmington to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wilmington to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 123 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home and $637 – $849 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Wilmington to New York City take?
The drive is about 2 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 Wilmington to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $266 – $354 for a two-bedroom home, against $554 – $738 with full-service movers; a moving container is $399 – $531.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wilmington to New York City?
Yes. Wilmington is in Delaware and New York City is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 73 listed movers within 30 miles of Wilmington hold it.
How many people move from Wilmington to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 139 people a year (margin of error ±93) moved from New Castle County, which contains Wilmington, to New York County, which contains New York City.
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.