Moving from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ
About 116 miles across a state line, from Delaware into New Jersey, 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 Newark, NJ covers about 116 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 274 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 116 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 $522 – $696. 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 Newark
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Wilmington to Newark
116 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $580. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $522 to $696, 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 Newark
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 274 people a year (±242) moved from New Castle County, DE, home to Wilmington, to Essex County, NJ, home to Newark. Going the other way: about 176 people a year (±226). Movers from New Castle County make up 0.9% of the 29,409 people a year who moved into Essex County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,347 people a year (±1,138) moving from Delaware to New Jersey and about 3,404 people a year (±1,047) from New Jersey to Delaware — a net gain for Delaware of about 57 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 |
|---|---|
| Hudson County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,691 ±668 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,062 ±447 |
| New York County, NY | 1,903 ±594 |
| Morris County, NJ | 1,731 ±498 |
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 Newark end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Newark: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Budd Van Lines Inc (Somerset, 124 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Delaware into New Jersey, 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 Newark
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 116 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 Newark
A local move inside Newark later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Newark are Jersey City (about 8 mi), New York City (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 15 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 Jersey City, NJ | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Wilmington to New York City, NY | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Wilmington to Pittsburgh, PA | ~280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
| Wilmington to Tampa, FL | ~1,056 mi | $4,752 – $6,336 |
Also moving to Newark: from Jersey City, NJ, from New York City, NY, from Paterson, NJ, from Yonkers, NY.
Wilmington to Newark moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wilmington to Newark?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 116 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home and $600 – $800 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Wilmington to Newark 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 Newark?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $251 – $334 for a two-bedroom home, against $522 – $696 with full-service movers; a moving container is $376 – $501.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wilmington to Newark?
Yes. Wilmington is in Delaware and Newark is in New Jersey, 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 Newark each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 274 people a year (margin of error ±242) moved from New Castle County, which contains Wilmington, to Essex County, which contains Newark.
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.