Huntington, WV

Wilmington, DE → Huntington, WV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Wilmington to Huntington

About 450 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,090–$4,600, delivery in 1–3 days, 315 carriers on the Wilmington side and 35 in Huntington.

  • 450 miroad distance
  • 8 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,090–$4,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 450 miles (381 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
315 (214 interstate)
Movers at destination
35 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Huntington → Wilmington

Huntington sits about 450 miles west of Wilmington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Delaware to West Virginia that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,090 to $4,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 28 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 35 around Huntington (21 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 Huntington.

Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Huntington about 45,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 2,888), 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 West Virginia 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 Huntington

Full-service estimate for 450 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,510 $1,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,850 $2,260 $2,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,940 $6,030 $7,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,800 $8,290 $10,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$860

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,090

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

Full-service mover

$3,090–$4,600

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Huntington (destination)

Reyburn'S Auto Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
447347
MC
288128
Based in
Huntington, WV 25701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

McGee Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2549718
MC
888099
Based in
Barboursville, WV 25504 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
63078
MC
29666
Based in
Ashland, KY 41101 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dragon Shop

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1439738
Based in
Huntington, WV 25703 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Watts Brothers Moving And Storage Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
587135
MC
240681
Based in
Huntington, WV 25701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Chesapeake Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1338118
MC
516102
Based in
Chesapeake, OH 45619 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Move Time Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741195
MC
1324436
Based in
Huntington, WV 25704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Sab Shippers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4260306
MC
1652790
Based in
Wayne, WV 25570 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 35 movers in Huntington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,840 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,760 for a one-bedroom, $3,090 to $4,600 for a two-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,360 for a three-bedroom and $6,800 to $10,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntington from Wilmington?

About 450 road miles (381 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 West Virginia 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 Huntington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Huntington corridor.