Moving from New York to Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Wilmington it is about 123 miles and about 2 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 123 to 363 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.
- ~123 miNew York City → Wilmington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $554+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,684 people moved from New York to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,027), and about 603 went the other way. Between New York City and Wilmington it is about 123 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $554 – $738 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,684 people a year (±1,027), against about 603 (±400) from Delaware to New York, so Delaware gains about 2,081 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | New Castle County | 290 ±187 |
| Nassau County | New Castle County | 220 ±86 |
| Suffolk County | New Castle County | 203 ±113 |
| Queens County | New Castle County | 181 ±111 |
| New York County | New Castle County | 163 ±93 |
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.
New York City 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 New York and Delaware.
Cost of moving from New York to Delaware
At about 123 miles, full-service movers should land around $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home and $637 – $849 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $399 – $531; a freight trailer is $266 – $354.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $498 – $664 | $359 – $478 | $239 – $319 |
| 2 bedrooms | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 3 bedrooms | $637 – $849 | $458 – $611 | $306 – $407 |
| 4 bedrooms | $720 – $959 | $518 – $691 | $345 – $461 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $830 – $1,107 | $598 – $797 | $399 – $531 |
Transport only, for an estimated 123 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 New York to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to Wilmington | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Yonkers to Wilmington | ~139 mi | 1–3 days | $626 – $834 | $719 – $959 |
| Mount Vernon to Wilmington | ~141 mi | 1–3 days | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| New Rochelle to Wilmington | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
| New York City to Dover | ~156 mi | 1–3 days | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Mount Vernon to Dover | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Yonkers to Dover | ~175 mi | 1–3 days | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| New Rochelle to Dover | ~177 mi | 1–3 days | $797 – $1,062 | $916 – $1,221 |
| Albany to Wilmington | ~258 mi | 1–3 days | $1,161 – $1,548 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
| Schenectady to Wilmington | ~266 mi | 1–3 days | $1,197 – $1,596 | $1,377 – $1,835 |
| Syracuse to Wilmington | ~269 mi | 1–3 days | $1,211 – $1,614 | $1,392 – $1,856 |
| Utica to Wilmington | ~271 mi | 1–3 days | $1,220 – $1,626 | $1,402 – $1,870 |
| Albany to Dover | ~301 mi | 1–3 days | $1,355 – $1,806 | $1,558 – $2,077 |
| Rochester to Wilmington | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Schenectady to Dover | ~310 mi | 1–3 days | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,604 – $2,139 |
| Syracuse to Dover | ~316 mi | 1–3 days | $1,422 – $1,896 | $1,635 – $2,180 |
| Utica to Dover | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Buffalo to Wilmington | ~323 mi | 1–3 days | $1,454 – $1,938 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| Rochester to Dover | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Buffalo to Dover | ~363 mi | 1–3 days | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,879 – $2,505 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Wilmington, the distance is about 123 miles. From our model that is $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home and $637 – $849 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $399 – $531 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $266 – $354. Across the 20 city pairs we price between New York and Delaware, distances run from 123 to 363 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Delaware take?
New York City to Wilmington is about 2 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York to Delaware?
Yes. A move from New York into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $266 – $354 for a two-bedroom home over 123 miles against $554 – $738 with full-service movers. A container, about $399 – $531, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,684 people (±1,027) moved from New York to Delaware that year, against about 603 (±400) from Delaware to New York. That makes New York the 4th-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.