Moving from Pennsylvaniato Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Wilmington it is about 29 miles and under an hour; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 29 to 367 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Delaware
At about 29 miles, full-service movers should land around $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $375 – $635; a freight trailer is $325 – $565.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Pennsylvania to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Wilmington | ~29 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Philadelphia to Dover | ~68 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Allentown to Wilmington | ~69 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Harrisburg to Wilmington | ~93 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Allentown to Dover | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Harrisburg to Dover | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Pittsburgh to Wilmington | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Pittsburgh to Dover | ~296 mi | 1–3 days | $1,332 – $1,776 | $1,532 – $2,042 |
| Erie to Wilmington | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| Erie to Dover | ~367 mi | 1–3 days | $1,652 – $2,202 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 29 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
363 household-goods carriers in Pennsylvania are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- South Hills Movers Inc, Bethel Park · USDOT 98045 · 42 trucks
- Weleski Transfer Inc, Tarentum · USDOT 681016 · 36 trucks
- George Moving & Storage Inc, Freedom · USDOT 880213 · 32 trucks
- Parks Moving & Storage Inc, Warrendale · USDOT 46028 · 31 trucks
- Lytle'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Tipton · USDOT 120958 · 29 trucks
At the Delaware end
41 household-goods carriers are based in Delaware — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Wilmington runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $594 – $969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $994 – $1,781 |
Transit is same day. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Wilmington, the distance is about 29 miles. From our model that is $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $375 – $635 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $325 – $565. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Delaware, distances run from 29 to 367 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Delaware take?
Philadelphia to Wilmington is under an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pennsylvania to Delaware?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Pennsylvania into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $325 – $565 for a two-bedroom home over 29 miles against $475 – $775 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $994 – $1,781 rather than $795 – $1,425.