Wilmington, NC → Woodbridge, NJ · Long-distance move
About 567 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,760–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 812 in Woodbridge.
The route from Wilmington, NC to Woodbridge, NJ covers roughly 567 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,760 to $5,600 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 10 h 29 min.
On the Wilmington side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 812 around Woodbridge (558 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 Woodbridge.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and Woodbridge about 104,802. Woodbridge is the denser city (4,448 people per square mile versus 2,246 in Wilmington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,020 | $7,340 | $8,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,280 | $10,090 | $12,310 |
$880–$1,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,530–$2,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,760–$5,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, NC → Woodbridge, NJ. 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: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,950 for a three-bedroom and $8,280 to $12,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 567 road miles (481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 29 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into New Jersey 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 $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,240. 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 Wilmington–Woodbridge corridor.