Murfreesboro, TN

Dover, DE → Murfreesboro, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Dover to Murfreesboro

About 754 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 282 in Murfreesboro.

  • 754 miroad distance
  • 13 h 42 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,970–$5,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 754 miles (639 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 42 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
282 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Murfreesboro → Dover

The route from Dover, DE to Murfreesboro, TN covers roughly 754 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,970 to $5,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 42 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 282 around Murfreesboro (182 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 Murfreesboro.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. Murfreesboro is the denser city (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,654 in Dover), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Delaware, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Dover to Murfreesboro

Full-service estimate for 754 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,380 $2,910 $3,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,970 $4,840 $5,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,360 $7,750 $9,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,740 $10,660 $13,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,520

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,490

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

Full-service mover

$3,970–$5,910

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2546977
MC
886752
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

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

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

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

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

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

All 143 movers in Dover

Near Murfreesboro (destination)

Firstfleet

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
313891
MC
193678
Based in
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,520 trucks, 2,769 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Expedited Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2821486
MC
940916
Based in
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

G & D Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902567
MC
1438161
Based in
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mid-Tenn Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204555
MC
765975
Based in
Nolensville, TN 37135 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Gfc Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795256
MC
354341
Based in
Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All My Sons Of Murfeesboro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2592933
MC
909721
Based in
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Messolar Moving And Installation Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924442
MC
1452616
Based in
Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Here'S The Deal LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3582554
MC
1372750
Based in
LA Vergne, TN 37086 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 282 movers in Murfreesboro

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a three-bedroom and $8,740 to $13,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Murfreesboro from Dover?

About 754 road miles (639 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee 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 Murfreesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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–Murfreesboro corridor.