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Wilmington, DE → Sarasota, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Wilmington to Sarasota

About 1,116 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,490, delivery in 3–7 days, 315 carriers on the Wilmington side and 194 in Sarasota.

  • 1,116 miroad distance
  • 19 h 57 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,030–$7,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,116 miles (946 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 57 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
315 (214 interstate)
Movers at destination
194 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Sarasota → Wilmington

Sarasota sits about 1,116 miles southwest of Wilmington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Delaware to Florida 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 $5,030 to $7,490 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 19 h 57 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 194 around Sarasota (66 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 Sarasota.

Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Sarasota about 57,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 3,730), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Wilmington to Sarasota

Full-service estimate for 1,116 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,010 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,030 $6,140 $7,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,050 $9,820 $11,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,070 $13,500 $16,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,490

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
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 Sarasota (destination)

Bms Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC

USDOT
716970
MC
224537
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 125 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (925) 813-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Foodmaster Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2227723
MC
406237
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34236 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (941) 210-3515 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: College Hunks Sarasota LLC

USDOT
4227396
MC
1634963
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (941) 234-9589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dfm Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Detwiler'S Farm Market Wholesale Produce LLC

USDOT
2330865
MC
919251
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34232 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (941) 378-2727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sunshine Movers Of Sarasota LLC

USDOT
4054744
MC
1537260
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (941) 447-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulusa Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1078223
MC
459630
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34203 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (941) 544-4556 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825959
MC
675958
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34211 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (941) 706-4520 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Sarasota

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Tampa LLC

USDOT
3534314
MC
1177730
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 194 movers in Sarasota

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sarasota from Wilmington?

About 1,116 road miles (946 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 57 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 Florida 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 Sarasota?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,960. 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–Sarasota corridor.