($327+) Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 337-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $998 - $6,111. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $368 - $2,456. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Wilmington and Boston. Local movers in Wilmington typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Wilmington to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $3,445
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,504 - $4,095
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,263 - $6,111

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Wilmington to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Boston, 76% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wilmington to Boston?

Movers licensed to operate in Massachusetts are typically members of the Massachusetts Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Wilmington, DE?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Wilmington to Boston with a local mover averages $1,579 - $4,299. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Wilmington, DE often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $862 and $2,750. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Wilmington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wilmington to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $862 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,400 - $2,750

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Wilmington, DE, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $860, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $92 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $184 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Wilmington, DE, and Boston, MA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington to Boston?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

A rental truck for this 337-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $327 and $837. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $132 - $150
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wilmington to Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $327 - $620
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $348 - $734
• 4+ bedrooms: $440 - $837

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $399 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $132 - $150 in fuel for the 337-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $860 in Wilmington, Delaware, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington to Boston?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $926 and $1,647.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Wilmington to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $737 - $1,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $926 - $1,647
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,029

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Wilmington, Delaware, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $860.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $92 - $184 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Boston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE vs Boston, MA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boston, side by side with Wilmington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Wilmington, DE, to Boston, MA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $998 - $6,111 on the 337-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $862 - $2,750 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $327 - $837 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,504 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include General Electric and Fidelity Investments.