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Savannah, GA → Dover, DE · Long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Dover

About 693 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,880–$5,770, delivery in 2–5 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 143 in Dover.

  • 693 miroad distance
  • 12 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,880–$5,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 693 miles (587 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Savannah

The route from Savannah, GA to Dover, DE covers roughly 693 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,880 to $5,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 39 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 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.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Dover about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,384 and 1,654 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Dover

Full-service estimate for 693 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,550 $1,890 $2,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,330 $2,840 $3,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,210 $7,570 $9,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,540 $10,410 $12,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,010–$1,430

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

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

Full-service mover

$3,880–$5,770

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Savannah, GA → Dover, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

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
Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT
2546977
MC
886752
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,460 for a one-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,770 for a two-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,240 for a three-bedroom and $8,540 to $12,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Savannah?

About 693 road miles (587 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Georgia 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 Savannah to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Savannah–Dover corridor.