Dover, DE

Fargo, ND → Dover, DE · Long-distance move

Movers from Fargo to Dover

About 1,411 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,670–$8,440, delivery in 3–7 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 143 in Dover.

  • 1,411 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,670–$8,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,411 miles (1,196 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Fargo

The route from Fargo, ND to Dover, DE covers roughly 1,411 miles by road, a east-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 $5,670 to $8,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Dover about 40,000. Fargo is considerably denser (2,530 people per square mile versus 1,654), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Dover

Full-service estimate for 1,411 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,400 $4,150 $5,060
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,670 $6,920 $8,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,070 $11,060 $13,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,470 $15,210 $18,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,050–$2,890

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

Portable container

$2,280–$3,350

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

Full-service mover

$5,670–$8,440

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 Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
404961
MC
233791
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184416
MC
151665
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
538508
MC
268241
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338255
MC
1066651
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291072
MC
184368
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3263587
MC
1029171
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220190
MC
1007626
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3340656
MC
1066193
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 99 movers in Fargo

Near Dover (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,060 for a one-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a two-bedroom, $9,070 to $13,500 for a three-bedroom and $12,470 to $18,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Fargo?

About 1,411 road miles (1,196 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 North Dakota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fargo to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,050 to $2,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,350. 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 Fargo–Dover corridor.