Allentown, PA → Dover, DE · Short-haul move
About 117 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,030–$3,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 143 in Dover.
The route from Allentown, PA to Dover, DE covers roughly 117 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,030 and $3,020, before packing or storage.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 143 around Dover (103 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Dover.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Dover about 40,000. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 1,654), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,470 | $5,450 | $6,650 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,030–$3,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Dover, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,250 to $1,860 for a one-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a two-bedroom, $3,250 to $4,830 for a three-bedroom and $4,470 to $6,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 117 road miles (99 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Delaware makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Dover corridor.