Moving from Virginia to Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Wilmington it is about 235 miles and about 4 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 101 to 252 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.
- ~235 miVirginia Beach → Wilmington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,058+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,854 people moved from Virginia to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±915), and about 2,342 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Wilmington it is about 235 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,058 – $1,410 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,854 people a year (±915), against about 2,342 (±1,050) from Delaware to Virginia, so Delaware loses about 488 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | New Castle County | 192 ±189 |
| Richmond City | Kent County | 146 ±139 |
| Henrico County | New Castle County | 111 ±182* |
| Accomack County | Sussex County | 109 ±100 |
| Fairfax County | Kent County | 105 ±100 |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Delaware.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Delaware
At about 235 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,058 – $1,410 for a two-bedroom home and $1,216 – $1,622 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $761 – $1,015; a freight trailer is $508 – $677.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $793 – $1,058 | $571 – $761 | $381 – $508 |
| 1 bedroom | $952 – $1,269 | $685 – $914 | $457 – $609 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,058 – $1,410 | $761 – $1,015 | $508 – $677 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,216 – $1,622 | $876 – $1,167 | $584 – $778 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,375 – $1,833 | $990 – $1,320 | $660 – $880 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,586 – $2,115 | $1,142 – $1,523 | $761 – $1,015 |
Transport only, for an estimated 235 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 Virginia to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Dover | ~101 mi | 1–3 days | $455 – $606 | $523 – $697 |
| Arlington to Wilmington | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Richmond to Dover | ~178 mi | 1–3 days | $801 – $1,068 | $921 – $1,228 |
| Virginia Beach to Dover | ~188 mi | 1–3 days | $846 – $1,128 | $973 – $1,297 |
| Norfolk to Dover | ~192 mi | 1–3 days | $864 – $1,152 | $994 – $1,325 |
| Chesapeake to Dover | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Richmond to Wilmington | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Virginia Beach to Wilmington | ~235 mi | 1–3 days | $1,058 – $1,410 | $1,216 – $1,622 |
| Norfolk to Wilmington | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Chesapeake to Wilmington | ~252 mi | 1–3 days | $1,134 – $1,512 | $1,304 – $1,739 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Wilmington, the distance is about 235 miles. From our model that is $1,058 – $1,410 for a two-bedroom home and $1,216 – $1,622 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $761 – $1,015 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $508 – $677. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Delaware, distances run from 101 to 252 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Delaware take?
Virginia Beach to Wilmington is about 4 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 Virginia to Delaware?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $508 – $677 for a two-bedroom home over 235 miles against $1,058 – $1,410 with full-service movers. A container, about $761 – $1,015, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,854 people (±915) moved from Virginia to Delaware that year, against about 2,342 (±1,050) from Delaware to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 5th-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.