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Sherman, TX → Dover, DE · Long-distance move

Movers from Sherman to Dover

About 1,453 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,590, delivery in 3–7 days, 41 carriers on the Sherman side and 143 in Dover.

  • 1,453 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,780–$8,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,453 miles (1,231 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
41 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Sherman

Dover sits about 1,453 miles northeast of Sherman, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Delaware that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,780 to $8,590 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 Sherman side there are 41 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 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.

Sherman has a population of about 50,000 and Dover about 40,000. Dover is the denser city (1,654 people per square mile versus 940 in Sherman), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Delaware does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sherman to Dover

Full-service estimate for 1,453 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,780 $7,040 $8,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,240 $11,270 $13,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,710 $15,490 $18,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,090–$2,950

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,590

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Sherman, TX → 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 Sherman (origin)

Bi-Lo Wholesale INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1694488
MC
1243420
Based in
Denison, TX 75020 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (903) 465-5354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goodwill Industries Of Northeast Texas INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1498622
Based in
Sherman, TX 75090 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (903) 893-3145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck 0715

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ezway Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
4283606
MC
1665593
Based in
Denison, TX 75020 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (903) 771-4153 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Camp Trucking &transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4399824
MC
1726954
Based in
Sherman, TX 75090 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (903) 819-9668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firemen Movers Dfw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3970569
MC
1483574
Based in
Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (903) 357-7011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quick Drop Transit Qdt LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4476964
MC
1770464
Based in
Howe, TX 75459 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (214) 471-9245 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Sharp Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Meshel (shelly) Lewis

USDOT
1291990
MC
507910
Based in
Pottsboro, TX 75076 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (903) 786-2321 Route Verify on FMCSA

All American Moving And Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3549142
Based in
Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (903) 209-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Sherman

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 Sherman to Dover?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,590 for a two-bedroom, $9,240 to $13,750 for a three-bedroom and $12,710 to $18,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Sherman?

About 1,453 road miles (1,231 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 Texas 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 Sherman to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,090 to $2,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Sherman–Dover corridor.