Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Wilmington, DE
About 121 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Delaware, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Wilmington, DE covers about 121 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $545 – $726 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 63 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 121 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 $545 – $726. 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 Jersey City to Wilmington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $490 – $653 | $353 – $470 | $235 – $314 |
| 2 bedrooms | $545 – $726 | $392 – $523 | $261 – $348 |
| 3 bedrooms | $626 – $835 | $451 – $601 | $301 – $401 |
| 4 bedrooms | $708 – $944 | $510 – $680 | $340 – $453 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $817 – $1,089 | $588 – $784 | $392 – $523 |
Transport only, for an estimated 121 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, Jersey City to Wilmington
121 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $605. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $545 to $726, 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 Jersey City to Wilmington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 63 people a year (±53) moved from Hudson County, NJ, home to Jersey City, to New Castle County, DE, home to Wilmington. Going the other way: about 217 people a year (±160). Movers from Hudson County make up 0.3% of the 23,632 people a year who moved into New Castle County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,404 people a year (±1,047) moving from New Jersey to Delaware and about 3,347 people a year (±1,138) from Delaware to New Jersey — a net gain for Delaware of about 57 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 5,699 ±939 |
| Essex County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 3,213 ±778 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,930 ±718 |
| New York County, NY | 2,368 ±577 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 3,023 ±854 |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 2,250 ±626 |
| Delaware County, PA | 2,203 ±704 |
| Chester County, PA | 1,122 ±321 |
| Cecil County, MD | 1,114 ±415 |
Licensed movers at each end
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jersey City (937 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 319 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 1,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 4 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 12 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Budd Van Lines IncUSDOT 185771 | Somerset · 30 mi | 124 trucks | 107 | 7.1% of 56 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 22 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 18 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Wilmington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wilmington: Flower Transfer Logistics (Sewell, 134 trucks), Wayne Moving and Storage (West Chester, 28 trucks), Delaware Moving & Storage Inc (Bear, 20 trucks), Isaac's Moving and Storage Inc (Philadelphia, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Delaware, 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 Jersey City to Wilmington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 121 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 Wilmington
A local move inside Wilmington 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 Wilmington are Philadelphia (about 29 mi), Dover (about 47 mi), Allentown (about 69 mi).
Other routes from Jersey City
All routes from Jersey City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to New York City, NY | ~3 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Newark, NJ | ~8 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Paterson, NJ | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Bridgeport, CT | ~64 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Providence, RI | ~183 mi | $824 – $1,098 |
| Jersey City to Boston, MA | 218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
Also moving to Wilmington: from Philadelphia, PA, from Dover, DE, from Harrisburg, PA, from Washington, DC.
Jersey City to Wilmington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jersey City to Wilmington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 121 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $545 – $726 for a two-bedroom home and $626 – $835 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jersey City to Wilmington 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 Jersey City to Wilmington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $261 – $348 for a two-bedroom home, against $545 – $726 with full-service movers; a moving container is $392 – $523.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jersey City to Wilmington?
Yes. Jersey City is in New Jersey and Wilmington is in Delaware, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of Jersey City hold it.
How many people move from Jersey City to Wilmington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 63 people a year (margin of error ±53) moved from Hudson County, which contains Jersey City, to New Castle County, which contains Wilmington.
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.