($337+) Boston, MA to Wilmington, DE Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 336-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Wilmington, Delaware, with prices running from $1,001 - $6,557. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $397 - $2,644 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Boston and Wilmington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Boston movers tend to run around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,001 - $3,485
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,681 - $4,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,357 - $6,557

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 Boston to Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Wilmington, DE

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

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

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 Boston, MA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Wilmington with a local mover averages $1,748 - $4,671. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Boston, MA can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $845 and $2,724. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Boston typically costs about $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $1,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,385 - $2,724

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $198 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Wilmington, DE, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $925 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Wilmington?

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 Boston, MA to Wilmington, DE

Truck rentals from Boston, Massachusetts, to Wilmington, Delaware, range from $337 - $828 for the 336-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $141 - $162
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $337 - $602
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $344 - $671
• 4+ bedrooms: $445 - $828

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $198 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 $86 and $430 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $141 - $162 in fuel for the 336-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $925 in Boston, Massachusetts, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Boston, MA to Wilmington, DE

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 Boston, Massachusetts, to Wilmington, Delaware. 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 $1,731.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,374
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $926 - $1,731
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,190 - $2,029

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $99 - $198 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $925.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Wilmington?

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.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Wilmington, DE

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

A move from Boston, MA, to Wilmington, DE, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,001 - $6,557 on the 336-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $845 - $2,724, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $337 - $828. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,681 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Nestle and DuPont.