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Dover, DE → Buffalo, NY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dover to Buffalo

About 367 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,860, delivery in 1–3 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 302 in Buffalo.

  • 367 miroad distance
  • 7 h 2 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,270–$4,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 367 miles (311 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 2 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
302 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Buffalo → Dover

The route from Dover, DE to Buffalo, NY covers roughly 367 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,270 to $4,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 2 min.

On the Dover side there are 143 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 302 around Buffalo (91 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 Buffalo.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Buffalo about 274,613. Buffalo is the denser city (6,890 people per square mile versus 1,654 in Dover), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Delaware, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Dover to Buffalo

Full-service estimate for 367 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,380 $1,690 $2,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,270 $3,980 $4,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,220 $6,370 $7,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,180 $8,760 $10,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$530–$740

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

Portable container

$1,350–$1,980

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

Full-service mover

$3,270–$4,860

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Dover, DE → Buffalo, NY. 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 Dover (origin)

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

Near Buffalo (destination)

Tops Friendly Markets

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erie Logistics LLC

USDOT
1043805
MC
438928
Based in
Lancaster, NY 14086 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (716) 515-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Regional Logistics Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
672523
MC
311416
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14213 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (716) 876-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bulldog Movers LLC

USDOT
3356419
MC
1074016
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (716) 800-4455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raine Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1711438
MC
627859
Based in
West Seneca, NY 14224 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Route Verify on FMCSA

Copebestway Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
142382
MC
140349
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14212 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (716) 875-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Productive Transportation Carrier Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
572094
MC
278056
Based in
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (716) 833-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayfinder Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3104397
MC
79366
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14216 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (716) 832-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fda Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1613148
MC
596406
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (716) 630-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 302 movers in Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,060 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,860 for a two-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,770 for a three-bedroom and $7,180 to $10,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Buffalo from Dover?

About 367 road miles (311 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Delaware into New York 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 Dover to Buffalo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $530 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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 Dover–Buffalo corridor.