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Dover, DE → Port Angeles, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Dover to Port Angeles

About 2,871 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,750–$13,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 11 in Port Angeles.

  • 2,871 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,750–$13,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,871 miles (2,433 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → Dover

Moving from Dover to Port Angeles is a cross-country move of roughly 2,871 road miles, heading northwest from Delaware to Washington.

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 $8,750 to $13,020 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

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 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,654 and 1,864 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Delaware, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Dover to Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 2,871 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,500 $4,270 $5,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,250 $6,400 $7,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,750 $10,670 $13,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,000 $17,070 $20,830
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,250 $23,470 $28,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,000–$5,650

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

Portable container

$3,580–$5,270

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

Full-service mover

$8,750–$13,020

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

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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 Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jayhawk Enterprises INC

USDOT
430203
MC
1591731
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (360) 452-2327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dustin Derma

USDOT
2394621
MC
56274
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 417-8195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Francesco Sassone

USDOT
2488308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 797-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3555308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (360) 460-4746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3236584
MC
1113801
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

Saa

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy

USDOT
2350296
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (360) 681-8187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2376917
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 912-0224 Route Verify on FMCSA

Owner

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Glavin Moving Company

USDOT
2486455
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 809-0590 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dover to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,500 to $5,210 for a studio, $5,250 to $7,810 for a one-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a two-bedroom, $14,000 to $20,830 for a three-bedroom and $19,250 to $28,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from Dover?

About 2,871 road miles (2,433 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 Delaware into Washington 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 Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,000 to $5,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,270. 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–Port Angeles corridor.