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Woodbridge, NJ → Dover, DE · Short-haul move

Movers from Woodbridge to Dover

About 137 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,260–$3,360, delivery in 1–2 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 143 in Dover.

  • 137 miroad distance
  • 3 h 4 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,260–$3,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 137 miles (116 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 4 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Woodbridge

Moving from Woodbridge to Dover is a short-haul move of roughly 137 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to Delaware.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,260 and $3,360, before packing or storage.

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 of them authorized for interstate work), and 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Dover about 40,000. Woodbridge is considerably denser (4,448 people per square mile versus 1,654), 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 Delaware than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Woodbridge to Dover

Full-service estimate for 137 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,360 $1,650 $2,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,610 $4,410 $5,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$290–$410

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

Portable container

$1,140–$1,680

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

Full-service mover

$2,260–$3,360

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Woodbridge, NJ → Dover, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2180117
MC
919428
Based in
Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (718) 600-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Dover (destination)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1934741
MC
690698
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1510668
MC
566208
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT
2546977
MC
886752
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
872818
MC
903323
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3876998
MC
1421184
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4262251
MC
1653912
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100720
MC
77314
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3621695
MC
1237363
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Dover?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,360 for a two-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,380 for a three-bedroom and $4,970 to $7,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Woodbridge?

About 137 road miles (116 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 New Jersey into Delaware 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 Woodbridge to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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 Woodbridge–Dover corridor.