Fredericksburg, VA → Dover, DE · Short-haul move
About 143 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,180–$3,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 143 in Dover.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Dover is a short-haul move of roughly 143 road miles, heading northeast from Virginia to Delaware.
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 3 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,180 and $3,240, before packing or storage.
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Dover about 40,000. Fredericksburg is considerably denser (2,678 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,250 | $5,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,790 | $5,840 | $7,130 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,180–$3,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fredericksburg, VA → Dover, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,940 for a one-bedroom, $2,180 to $3,240 for a two-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a three-bedroom and $4,790 to $7,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 143 road miles (121 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Fredericksburg–Dover corridor.