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Dover, DE → Erie, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dover to Erie

About 371 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,410, delivery in 1–3 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 71 in Erie.

  • 371 miroad distance
  • 7 h 6 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,960–$4,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 371 miles (314 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 6 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (48 interstate)

Reverse: Erie → Dover

Erie sits about 371 miles northwest of Dover, which makes this an interstate relocation from Delaware to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $2,960 to $4,410 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 6 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 71 around Erie (48 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 Erie.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Erie about 93,000. Erie is the denser city (4,957 people per square mile versus 1,654 in Dover), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Dover to Erie

Full-service estimate for 371 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,520 $1,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,780 $2,170 $2,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,740 $5,780 $7,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,510 $7,940 $9,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$530–$750

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

Portable container

$1,350–$1,990

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

Full-service mover

$2,960–$4,410

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Dover, DE → Erie, PA. 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 Erie (destination)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4750164
Based in
Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
120899
MC
109927
Based in
Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4447192
MC
1751948
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306404
MC
1049485
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT
120905
MC
31881
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT
3138746
MC
1122199
Based in
Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2877361
MC
965774
Based in
Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3254464
MC
1024875
Based in
Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,410 for a two-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a three-bedroom and $6,510 to $9,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Erie from Dover?

About 371 road miles (314 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 6 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 Pennsylvania 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 Erie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $530 to $750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,990. 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–Erie corridor.