MovingFromMoving navigation
Gulfport, MS

Wilmington, DE → Gulfport, MS · Long-distance move

Movers from Wilmington to Gulfport

About 1,178 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,840–$7,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 315 carriers on the Wilmington side and 66 in Gulfport.

  • 1,178 miroad distance
  • 21 h 1 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,840–$7,2002-bedroom estimate
Photo: Woodlot · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,178 miles (998 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 1 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
315 (214 interstate)
Movers at destination
66 (51 interstate)

Reverse: Gulfport → Wilmington

Moving from Wilmington to Gulfport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,178 road miles, heading southwest from Delaware to Mississippi.

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 $4,840 to $7,200 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 21 h 1 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 66 around Gulfport (51 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 Gulfport.

Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Gulfport about 72,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 1,311), 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 Mississippi 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 Gulfport

Full-service estimate for 1,178 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,930 $2,360 $2,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,900 $3,540 $4,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,840 $5,900 $7,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,740 $9,440 $11,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,640 $12,980 $15,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,050

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

Full-service mover

$4,840–$7,200

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, DE → Gulfport, MS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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
Call (856) 467-4446 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (610) 696-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (856) 467-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (917) 806-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (347) 585-0089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duplicate Of 777773

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: M Gerace Enterprises INC

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
Call (610) 534-5650 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (201) 895-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC

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
Call (717) 903-6433 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 315 movers in Wilmington

Near Gulfport (destination)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043597
MC
432866
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (228) 864-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4105938
MC
1567262
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39531 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (772) 284-2519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87824
MC
120472
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39507 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gulf Coast Movers INC

USDOT
2362630
MC
809860
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (228) 284-1736 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2637990
MC
918945
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (228) 596-8060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
173885
MC
145591
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (228) 863-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1446255
MC
1268134
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39530 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (228) 386-7559 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gibson Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4 J'S Truck & Transport LLC

USDOT
1631298
MC
601748
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (888) 544-2766 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Gulfport

Related routes

Other destinations from Wilmington

Other origins to Gulfport

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,320 for a one-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,200 for a two-bedroom, $7,740 to $11,510 for a three-bedroom and $10,640 to $15,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Gulfport from Wilmington?

About 1,178 road miles (998 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 1 min.

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 Delaware into Mississippi 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 Gulfport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,050. 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–Gulfport corridor.