Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Wilmington, DE · Cross-country move
About 2,966 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,320–$13,870, delivery in 7–14 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 315 in Wilmington.
Wilmington sits about 2,966 miles east of Ukiah, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Delaware that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,320 to $13,870 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 51 hours (6 driving days).
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 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.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Wilmington about 71,000. Wilmington is the denser city (6,507 people per square mile versus 3,484 in Ukiah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,730 | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,590 | $6,820 | $8,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,320 | $11,370 | $13,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,910 | $18,190 | $22,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,510 | $25,010 | $30,510 |
$4,100–$5,790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,670–$5,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,320–$13,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → 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: Alfred W Lee
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,730 to $5,550 for a studio, $5,590 to $8,320 for a one-bedroom, $9,320 to $13,870 for a two-bedroom, $14,910 to $22,190 for a three-bedroom and $20,510 to $30,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,966 road miles (2,514 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,100 to $5,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,670 to $5,390. 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 Ukiah–Wilmington corridor.