Car shipping by state
Delaware car shipping
Shipping a car within Delaware or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Wilmington to Los Angeles runs $1,470–$1,830 open and takes 7–10 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Wilmington, so pickups there get the fastest windows. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$410–$510
About 250 miles, sedan, open, October 2026
$1,470–$1,830
Wilmington to Los Angeles, open
7–10 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Delaware
From Wilmington, sedan, hub to hub, October 2026. For your exact ZIPs, use the cost calculator or the transit time estimator; the cost guide explains the model.
| Destination | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,795 | $1,470–$1,830 | $2,090–$2,600 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,503 | $1,100–$1,365 | $1,555–$1,940 |
| Orlando, FL | 994 | $890–$1,110 | $1,265–$1,575 |
| New York City, NY | 132 | $295–$370 | $425–$525 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 34 | $295–$370 | $425–$525 |
| Chicago, IL | 765 | $775–$965 | $1,105–$1,370 |
| Columbus, OH | 494 | $615–$765 | $880–$1,090 |
| Atlanta, GA | 756 | $770–$960 | $1,095–$1,360 |
Estimates from the HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; our licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Carrier hubs in Delaware
The price model measures Delaware lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Wilmington
Seasonality in Delaware
From Wilmington to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($940 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,090). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$950
Feb
$940
Mar
$980
Apr
$1,010
May
$1,040
Jun
$1,080
Jul
$1,090
Aug
$1,060
Sep
$1,010
Oct (October 2026)
$990
Nov
$970
Dec
$980
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $950 |
| Feb | $940 |
| Mar | $980 |
| Apr | $1,010 |
| May | $1,040 |
| Jun | $1,080 |
| Jul | $1,090 |
| Aug | $1,060 |
| Sep | $1,010 |
| Oct | $990 |
| Nov | $970 |
| Dec | $980 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Wilmington to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Delaware questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Delaware?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Wilmington runs $295–$1,830 to the eight destinations in the price table, depending on distance. Enclosed transport adds about 42% to the price model's estimate.
How long does it take to ship a car from Delaware?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 7–10 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
