Atlantic City, NJ → Wilmington, DE · Short-haul move

Movers from Atlantic City to Wilmington

About 74 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,490–$2,210, delivery in 1–2 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 315 in Wilmington.

74 miroad distance
1 h 59 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,490–$2,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Atlantic City, New Jersey
To: Wilmington, Delaware
Road distance: ≈ 74 miles (63 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 59 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 315 (214 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Atlantic City

The route from Atlantic City, NJ to Wilmington, DE covers roughly 74 miles by road, a northwest-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 1 h 59 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,490 and $2,210, before packing or storage.

On the Atlantic City side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 315 around Wilmington (214 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 Wilmington.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Wilmington about 71,000. Wilmington is the denser city (6,507 people per square mile versus 3,578 in Atlantic City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Delaware than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 74 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$840	$1,020	$1,240
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$950	$1,160	$1,420
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,490	$1,810	$2,210
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,270	$3,990	$4,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$320

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,090–$1,600

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,490–$2,210

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Atlantic City (origin)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392856
MC: 822533
Based in: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 855489
MC: 376602
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT: 3344659
Based in: Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 637650
MC: 489707
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT: 3149281
MC: 1167998
Based in: Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT: 3300769
MC: 1046878
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118247
MC: 1574512
Based in: Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3299953
MC: 1046495
Based in: Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

Near Wilmington (destination)

Bentley Truck Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 524125
Based in: Logan Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1,467 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (856) 467-4446 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Duie Pyle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 113594
MC: 39140
Based in: West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,097 trucks, 2,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (610) 696-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Erdner Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 85873
MC: 128698
Based in: Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (856) 467-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mdd3 Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3309299
MC: 1050934
Based in: Newark, DE 19702 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (917) 806-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wb Adams Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3395310
Based in: New Castle, DE 19720 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 585-0089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duplicate Of 777773

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: M Gerace Enterprises INC

USDOT: 959283
MC: 522860
Based in: Media, PA 19063 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (610) 534-5650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dreamchasers Community Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4526415
MC: 1794163
Based in: Woodstown, NJ 08098 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (201) 895-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2251093
MC: 1484775
Based in: West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (717) 903-6433 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 315 movers in Wilmington

Tips for this move

Confirm whether travel time between Atlantic City and Wilmington is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Wilmington with daylight to spare.
Check New Jersey intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.
Group fragile items and tell the crew which boxes go in the cab or on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $840 to $1,240 for a studio, $950 to $1,420 for a one-bedroom, $1,490 to $2,210 for a two-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,330 for a three-bedroom and $3,270 to $4,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Atlantic City?

About 74 road miles (63 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Atlantic City to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Atlantic City–Wilmington corridor.