Moving from Florida to Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Wilmington it is about 1,168 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 819 to 1,168 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.
- ~1,168 miMiami → Wilmington
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,256+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 1,574 people moved from Florida to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,286), and about 1,581 went the other way. Between Miami and Wilmington it is about 1,168 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,256 – $7,008 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,574 people a year (±1,286), against about 1,581 (±994) from Delaware to Florida, so Delaware loses about 7 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 7th-largest of the 38 states sending people to Delaware; Delaware took in about 33,421 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | New Castle County | 168 ±202* |
| Bay County | Kent County | 134 ±180* |
| Pinellas County | New Castle County | 133 ±130 |
| Brevard County | Sussex County | 73 ±94* |
| Palm Beach County | Kent County | 67 ±102* |
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.
Miami to Wilmington, 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 Florida and Delaware.
Cost of moving from Florida to Delaware
At about 1,168 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,256 – $7,008 for a two-bedroom home and $6,044 – $8,059 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,784 – $5,046; a freight trailer is $2,523 – $3,364.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,942 – $5,256 | $2,838 – $3,784 | $1,892 – $2,523 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,730 – $6,307 | $3,406 – $4,541 | $2,271 – $3,027 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,256 – $7,008 | $3,784 – $5,046 | $2,523 – $3,364 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,044 – $8,059 | $4,352 – $5,803 | $2,901 – $3,868 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,833 – $9,110 | $4,920 – $6,559 | $3,280 – $4,373 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,884 – $10,512 | $5,676 – $7,569 | $3,784 – $5,046 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,168 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 Florida to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Dover | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Jacksonville to Wilmington | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Gainesville to Dover | ~887 mi | 3–7 days | $3,992 – $5,322 | $4,590 – $6,120 |
| Tallahassee to Dover | ~910 mi | 3–7 days | $4,095 – $5,460 | $4,709 – $6,279 |
| Gainesville to Wilmington | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Orlando to Dover | ~940 mi | 3–7 days | $4,230 – $5,640 | $4,865 – $6,486 |
| Tallahassee to Wilmington | ~944 mi | 3–7 days | $4,248 – $5,664 | $4,885 – $6,514 |
| Orlando to Wilmington | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Dover | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Tampa to Dover | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Saint Petersburg to Dover | ~1,034 mi | 3–7 days | $4,653 – $6,204 | $5,351 – $7,135 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Wilmington | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Tampa to Wilmington | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Saint Petersburg to Wilmington | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Dover | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Cape Coral to Dover | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Hialeah to Dover | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Miami to Dover | ~1,124 mi | 3–7 days | $5,058 – $6,744 | $5,817 – $7,756 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Cape Coral to Wilmington | ~1,141 mi | 3–7 days | $5,135 – $6,846 | $5,905 – $7,873 |
| Hialeah to Wilmington | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Miami to Wilmington | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Delaware end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Delaware, moving costs in Delaware, or the reverse trip, Delaware to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Wilmington, the distance is about 1,168 miles. From our model that is $5,256 – $7,008 for a two-bedroom home and $6,044 – $8,059 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,784 – $5,046 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,523 – $3,364. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Delaware, distances run from 819 to 1,168 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Delaware take?
Miami to Wilmington is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Delaware?
Yes. A move from Florida into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,523 – $3,364 for a two-bedroom home over 1,168 miles against $5,256 – $7,008 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,784 – $5,046, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,574 people (±1,286) moved from Florida to Delaware that year, against about 1,581 (±994) from Delaware to Florida. That makes Florida the 7th-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.