Moving from Delaware to District of Columbia means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Wilmington and Washington—the road distance is about 116 miles, which puts a typical move in the short-haul move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.
Delaware has about 989,948 residents and District of Columbia about 689,545. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Delaware; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.
We list 458 household-goods carriers across the Delaware cities on this platform and 1,904 across District of Columbia. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from Delaware to District of Columbia
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,250 | $2,740 | $3,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,590 | $4,380 | $5,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,940 | $6,030 | $7,350 |
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