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Buckeye, AZ → Dover, DE · Cross-country move

Movers from Buckeye to Dover

About 2,466 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,570–$11,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 143 in Dover.

  • 2,466 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,570–$11,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,466 miles (2,090 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
87 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Buckeye

Moving from Buckeye to Dover is a cross-country move of roughly 2,466 road miles, heading east from Arizona to Delaware.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,570 to $11,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and Dover about 40,000. Dover is the denser city (1,654 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Buckeye to Dover

Full-service estimate for 2,466 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,030 $3,690 $4,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,540 $5,540 $6,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,570 $9,230 $11,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,120 $14,780 $18,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,660 $20,320 $24,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,430–$4,850

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

Portable container

$3,220–$4,740

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

Full-service mover

$7,570–$11,270

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Buckeye, AZ → Dover, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Buckeye (origin)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2556837
MC
891686
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1670482
MC
613997
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317966
MC
1055190
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4048374
MC
1533506
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3645767
MC
1254663
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322459
MC
1057458
Based in
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718304
MC
1307761
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT
886646
MC
438405
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

Near Dover (destination)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1934741
MC
690698
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1510668
MC
566208
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT
2546977
MC
886752
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
872818
MC
903323
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3876998
MC
1421184
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4262251
MC
1653912
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100720
MC
77314
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3621695
MC
1237363
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buckeye to Dover?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,030 to $4,510 for a studio, $4,540 to $6,760 for a one-bedroom, $7,570 to $11,270 for a two-bedroom, $12,120 to $18,030 for a three-bedroom and $16,660 to $24,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Buckeye?

About 2,466 road miles (2,090 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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 Buckeye to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,430 to $4,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,220 to $4,740. 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 Buckeye–Dover corridor.