Dover, DE → Winston-Salem, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dover to Winston-Salem

About 395 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,470, delivery in 1–3 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

395 miroad distance
7 h 31 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,000–$4,4702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dover, Delaware
To: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 395 miles (334 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 31 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Dover

Moving from Dover to Winston-Salem is a regional long-distance move of roughly 395 road miles, heading southwest from Delaware to North Carolina.

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 $3,000 to $4,470 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 31 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 254 around Winston-Salem (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 Winston-Salem.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. The two cities have comparable density (1,654 and 1,881 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dover to Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 395 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,800	$2,200	$2,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,000	$3,660	$4,470
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,810	$5,860	$7,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,610	$8,060	$9,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$560–$780

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

Portable container

$1,370–$2,020

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

Full-service mover

$3,000–$4,470

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

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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 Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate

Legal name: LA Tortilleria LLC

USDOT: 1005862
MC: 749370
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (336) 773-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1326554
MC: 517070
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 597857
MC: 288282
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kline LLC

USDOT: 2252338
MC: 768382
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (336) 722-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fht

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Horse Trucking INC

USDOT: 1333696
MC: 522525
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 671-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3174206
MC: 121232
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 688-1096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440551
MC: 841908
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (803) 347-5276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dover to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,470 for a two-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a three-bedroom and $6,610 to $9,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Dover?

About 395 road miles (334 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 31 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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–Winston-Salem corridor.