Moving from Wilmington, DE to Tampa, FL
About 1,056 miles across a state line, from Delaware into Florida, 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 Tampa, FL covers about 1,056 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,752 – $6,336 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 387 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,056 miles between Delaware and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,752 – $6,336 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Wilmington to Tampa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,564 – $4,752 | $2,566 – $3,421 | $1,711 – $2,281 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,277 – $5,702 | $3,079 – $4,106 | $2,053 – $2,737 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,752 – $6,336 | $3,421 – $4,562 | $2,281 – $3,041 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,465 – $7,286 | $3,935 – $5,246 | $2,623 – $3,497 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,178 – $8,237 | $4,448 – $5,930 | $2,965 – $3,954 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,128 – $9,504 | $5,132 – $6,843 | $3,421 – $4,562 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,056 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 Tampa
1,056 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,280. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,752 to $6,336, 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 Tampa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 387 people a year (±330) moved from New Castle County, DE, home to Wilmington, to Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa. Going the other way: about 32 people a year (±39). Movers from New Castle County make up 0.5% of the 85,114 people a year who moved into Hillsborough County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,581 people a year (±994) moving from Delaware to Florida and about 1,574 people a year (±1,286) from Florida to Delaware — a net gain for Florida of about 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 6,065 ±1,092 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 5,974 ±722 |
| Polk County, FL | 4,570 ±719 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 3,448 ±888 |
| Orange County, FL | 2,624 ±630 |
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 Tampa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tampa: First Class Moving Systems Inc (Tampa, 50 trucks), Good Greek Moving and Storage (Plant City, 34 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Oldsmar, 10 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Largo, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Delaware into Florida, 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 Tampa
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,056 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Tampa
A local move inside Tampa later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tampa are Saint Petersburg (about 20 mi), Orlando (about 90 mi), Cape Coral (about 110 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 New York City, NY | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Wilmington to Pittsburgh, PA | ~280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Also moving to Tampa: from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Gainesville, FL.
Wilmington to Tampa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wilmington to Tampa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,056 miles cost about $3,564 – $4,752 for a studio, $4,752 – $6,336 for a two-bedroom home and $5,465 – $7,286 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Wilmington to Tampa take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wilmington to Tampa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,281 – $3,041 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,752 – $6,336 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,421 – $4,562.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wilmington to Tampa?
Yes. Wilmington is in Delaware and Tampa is in Florida, 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 Tampa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 387 people a year (margin of error ±330) moved from New Castle County, which contains Wilmington, to Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa.
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.