Philadelphia, PA → Wilmington, DE · Local move
About 33 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,190–$1,760, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 315 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 33 miles southwest of Philadelphia, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Delaware that most movers classify as a local move.
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 1 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,190 and $1,760, before packing or storage.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 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.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Wilmington about 71,000. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 6,507), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,750 | $3,350 | $4,090 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,190–$1,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Philadelphia, PA → 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: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: M Gerace Enterprises INC
Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $630 to $940 for a studio, $740 to $1,100 for a one-bedroom, $1,190 to $1,760 for a two-bedroom, $1,840 to $2,730 for a three-bedroom and $2,750 to $4,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 33 road miles (28 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 2 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 Pennsylvania 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 $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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 Philadelphia–Wilmington corridor.