Dothan, AL

Wilmington, DE → Dothan, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Wilmington to Dothan

About 953 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,350–$6,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 315 carriers on the Wilmington side and 112 in Dothan.

  • 953 miroad distance
  • 17 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,350–$6,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 953 miles (807 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
315 (214 interstate)
Movers at destination
112 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Dothan → Wilmington

Moving from Wilmington to Dothan is a long-distance move of roughly 953 road miles, heading southwest from Delaware to Alabama.

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 $4,350 to $6,470 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 17 h 8 min.

On the Wilmington side there are 315 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (214 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.

Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Dothan about 72,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 791), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Delaware, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Wilmington to Dothan

Full-service estimate for 953 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,960 $8,480 $10,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,570 $11,670 $14,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,430–$2,020

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,750

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

Full-service mover

$4,350–$6,470

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

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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 Wilmington (origin)

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

Near Dothan (destination)

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
148986
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
332 trucks, 349 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
256677
MC
115366
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Coleman Worldwide Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2897746
MC
974169
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Powell Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
457381
MC
246135
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Road Runners Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357693
MC
507202
Based in
Dothan, AL 36301 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Coleman American Companies INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1119395
MC
458318
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Trans Global Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1119412
MC
458326
Based in
Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Clockwork Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2785148
MC
928069
Based in
Dothan, AL 36305 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 112 movers in Dothan

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,880 for a one-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,470 for a two-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,350 for a three-bedroom and $9,570 to $14,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dothan from Wilmington?

About 953 road miles (807 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 8 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 Delaware into Alabama 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 Wilmington to Dothan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. 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 Wilmington–Dothan corridor.