Edison, NJ → Wilmington, DE · Short-haul move
About 97 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,610–$2,390, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 315 in Wilmington.
The route from Edison, NJ to Wilmington, DE covers roughly 97 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 22 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,610 and $2,390, before packing or storage.
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 of them authorized for interstate work), and 315 around Wilmington (214 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 Wilmington.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Wilmington about 71,000. Wilmington is the denser city (6,507 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Delaware than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $930 | $1,130 | $1,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,460 | $4,210 | $5,140 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,610–$2,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → Wilmington, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Legal name: M Gerace Enterprises INC
Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $930 to $1,380 for a studio, $1,040 to $1,550 for a one-bedroom, $1,610 to $2,390 for a two-bedroom, $2,390 to $3,560 for a three-bedroom and $3,460 to $5,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 97 road miles (82 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 22 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Delaware 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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.
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 Edison–Wilmington corridor.