approx. 35 miles — usually 40 minutes via A38. We cover this route regularly — experienced long-distance crew, early starts, fully insured throughout.
Derby is 35 miles from Burntwood via the A38 — a direct, manageable drive that rarely throws up surprises. We cover Derby regularly and it's one of our most requested long-distance destinations.
Derby has a strong manufacturing heritage — Rolls-Royce is still a major employer, Bombardier (now Alstom) builds trains here, and the Toyota manufacturing plant in nearby Burnaston draws a significant workforce. Professionals relocating for these and other Derby employers account for a good proportion of our Staffordshire to Derby moves.
Littleover, Mickleover and Allestree are the popular residential suburbs that most of our Derby customer moves land in. Good access, conventional housing stock, no particular access complications. The city centre and Normanton are denser urban areas that need a bit more planning around parking.
Derby to Staffordshire is equally common — people drawn south by the property values in Lichfield, Tamworth or Burntwood after realising they can get considerably more for their money this side of the county boundary.
| From | Burntwood, WS7 |
| To | Derby (DE1–DE24) |
| Distance | approx. 35 miles |
| Typical departure | 6:00–7:00am |
We also move people from Derby to Staffordshire and the Midlands. Same professional service in the opposite direction.
💬 Get a QuoteWe pack everything the day before, load the morning of, drive to Derby and unpack at the other end. One team, start to finish.
We plan the route, check for restrictions at the destination and sort any parking or loading bay requirements before move day.
Beds, wardrobes, flat pack — we assemble at the destination so you're sleeping in your bed on night one.
Call or WhatsApp for a quote — we'll discuss the route, the timing and give you a clear price for the full job.