($336+) Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $1,049 and $6,101. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 337-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $368 - $2,456, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Wilmington and Boston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Wilmington tend to start around $334 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $3,617
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,561 - $4,662
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,449 - $6,101

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 — 89% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Massachusetts Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Massachusetts beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against 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 $1,639 - $4,895. Working with a local mover based in Wilmington, DE often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $942 and $2,774. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Wilmington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $942 - $1,652
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,111 - $2,205
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,469 - $2,774

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 is the cheapest way to cover the 337 miles from Wilmington, Delaware, to Boston, Massachusetts, running $353 - $887. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $353 - $638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $358 - $711
• 4+ bedrooms: $462 - $887

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $92 and $430.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $184.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $132 and $150 for the 337-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $860 for 2 movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Wilmington, Delaware, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Boston, Massachusetts.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $945 and $1,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $831 - $1,428
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $945 - $1,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,274 - $2,151

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $184 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, typically costs $860.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Boston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

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.