Wilmington, DE

Sacramento, CA → Wilmington, DE · Cross-country move

Movers from Sacramento to Wilmington

About 2,874 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,160–$13,620, delivery in 7–14 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 315 in Wilmington.

  • 2,874 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,160–$13,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,874 miles (2,435 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination
315 (214 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Sacramento

Moving from Sacramento to Wilmington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,874 road miles, heading east from California to Delaware.

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 $9,160 to $13,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Sacramento side there are 747 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (421 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.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and Wilmington about 71,000. The two cities have comparable density (5,324 and 6,507 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Delaware than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Sacramento to Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 2,874 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,660 $4,470 $5,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,490 $6,700 $8,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,160 $11,170 $13,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,650 $17,870 $21,800
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,140 $24,570 $29,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,000–$5,650

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

Portable container

$3,590–$5,270

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

Full-service mover

$9,160–$13,620

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 Sacramento (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2148443
MC
769666
Based in
Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2780515
MC
925803
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95834 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1380891
MC
526609
Based in
Rio Linda, CA 95673 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2147715
MC
799201
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Registan INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3872360
MC
1418146
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1352052
MC
515740
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792231
MC
931554
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 747 movers in Sacramento

Near Wilmington (destination)

Bentley Truck Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
524125
Based in
Logan Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,467 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

A Duie Pyle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
113594
MC
39140
Based in
West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,097 trucks, 2,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Erdner Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
85873
MC
128698
Based in
Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Mdd3 Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3309299
MC
1050934
Based in
Newark, DE 19702 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Wb Adams Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3395310
Based in
New Castle, DE 19720 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Duplicate Of 777773

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
959283
MC
522860
Based in
Media, PA 19063 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dreamchasers Community Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4526415
MC
1794163
Based in
Woodstown, NJ 08098 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251093
MC
1484775
Based in
West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 315 movers in Wilmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Wilmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,660 to $5,450 for a studio, $5,490 to $8,170 for a one-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,620 for a two-bedroom, $14,650 to $21,800 for a three-bedroom and $20,140 to $29,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Sacramento?

About 2,874 road miles (2,435 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Sacramento to Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,000 to $5,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,590 to $5,270. 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 Sacramento–Wilmington corridor.