Moving from Pennsylvania to 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 (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.
- ~29 miPhiladelphia → Wilmington
- Same dayTypical transit
- $495+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 6,673 people moved from Pennsylvania to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,661), and about 6,665 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Wilmington it is about 29 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $495 – $817 in our model, delivered in Same day. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,673 people a year (±1,661), against about 6,665 (±1,696) from Delaware to Pennsylvania, so Delaware gains about 8 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | New Castle County | 2,250 ±626 |
| Delaware County | New Castle County | 2,203 ±704 |
| Chester County | New Castle County | 1,122 ±321 |
| Montgomery County | New Castle County | 499 ±313 |
| Allegheny County | New Castle County | 460 ±263 |
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.
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 $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $395 – $663; a freight trailer is $335 – $593.
| 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. 4 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 | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Philadelphia to Dover | ~68 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Allentown to Wilmington | ~69 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| Harrisburg to Wilmington | ~93 mi | Same day | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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 $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $395 – $663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $593. 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. A move from Pennsylvania into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $593 for a two-bedroom home over 29 miles against $495 – $817 with full-service movers. A container, about $395 – $663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,673 people (±1,661) moved from Pennsylvania to Delaware that year, against about 6,665 (±1,696) from Delaware to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.