Moving from Annapolis, MD to Dover, DE
At about 62 miles, Annapolis to Dover is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 62 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Annapolis, MD to Dover, DE covers about 62 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 158 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 62 miles, crews cover Annapolis to Dover in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Annapolis to Dover
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Annapolis to Dover
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $485 to $803. The 62 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Annapolis to Dover
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 158 people a year (±118) moved from Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis, to Kent County, DE, home to Dover. Going the other way: about 74 people a year (±56). Movers from Anne Arundel County make up 1.4% of the 11,405 people a year who moved into Kent County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,948 ±477 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 2,926 ±795 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,950 ±556 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Onslow County, NC | 1,272 ±1,354 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Castle County, DE | 2,700 ±701 |
| Sussex County, DE | 1,339 ±369 |
| Weber County, UT | 549 ±515 |
| Delaware County, PA | 324 ±332 |
| Howard County, MD | 286 ±195 |
Licensed movers at each end
212 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Annapolis. 85 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.3% of their 471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 26 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 23 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Sterling Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2006832 | Jessup · 20 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Metropolitan Moving & StorageUSDOT 1326082 | Laurel · 18 mi | 12 trucks | 23 | 22.2% of 9 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dover end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dover: Jrmoving LLC (Middletown, 6 trucks), American Dream Movers (Dover, 4 trucks), Berry Van Lines Inc (Dover, 4 trucks), GW Moving & Trucking (Middletown, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Maryland, so Maryland rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Maryland licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Maryland, so your protection on this 62-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Annapolis to Dover
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $41 to $52 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Dover
A local move inside Dover later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Dover are Wilmington (about 47 mi), Annapolis (about 62 mi), Philadelphia (about 68 mi).
Other routes from Annapolis
All routes from Annapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Baltimore, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Washington, DC | ~35 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Arlington, VA | ~38 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Frederick, MD | ~67 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Chicago, IL | ~721 mi | $3,245 – $4,326 |
| Annapolis to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,708 mi | $12,186 – $16,248 |
Also moving to Dover: from Wilmington, DE, from Philadelphia, PA, from Arlington, VA.
Annapolis to Dover moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Dover?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $485 – $803; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $813 – $1,479. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 62 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Annapolis to Dover take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Annapolis to Dover?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 62 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Annapolis to Dover an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Maryland, so the move is regulated by Maryland rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Maryland requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Annapolis to Dover each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 158 people a year (margin of error ±118) moved from Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis, to Kent County, which contains Dover.
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.