Moving from Birmingham, AL to Mobile, AL
About 243 miles inside Alabama. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Alabama, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Birmingham, AL to Mobile, AL covers about 243 miles and is a move within Alabama. Full-service movers cost $1,094 – $1,458 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 141 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 243 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,094 – $1,458. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Alabama
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Birmingham to Mobile
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 – $1,094 | $590 – $787 | $394 – $525 |
| 1 bedroom | $984 – $1,312 | $709 – $945 | $472 – $630 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094 – $1,458 | $787 – $1,050 | $525 – $700 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,258 – $1,677 | $905 – $1,207 | $604 – $805 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,422 – $1,895 | $1,024 – $1,365 | $682 – $910 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,640 – $2,187 | $1,181 – $1,575 | $787 – $1,050 |
Transport only, for an estimated 243 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Birmingham to Mobile
243 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,215. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,094 to $1,458, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Birmingham to Mobile
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 141 people a year (±79) moved from Jefferson County, AL, home to Birmingham, to Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile. Going the other way: about 770 people a year (±274). Movers from Jefferson County make up 1.2% of the 11,762 people a year who moved into Mobile County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 4,924 ±814 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 1,850 ±459 |
| St. Clair County, AL | 1,774 ±564 |
| Lee County, AL | 976 ±286 |
| Madison County, AL | 969 ±305 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,154 ±330 |
| Madison County, AL | 565 ±194 |
| Lee County, AL | 490 ±469 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 406 ±286 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 267 ±328 |
Licensed movers at each end
43 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Birmingham. 15 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.1% of their 61 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated MoversUSDOT 2179652 | Birmingham · 6 mi | 52 trucks | 22 | 7.7% of 13 |
| Thompson Delivery Services ColwrightUSDOT 713589 | Birmingham · 0 mi | 31 trucks | 17 | 9.1% of 11 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 806985 | Irondale · 8 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Changing Spaces Moving IncUSDOT 1164434 | Birmingham · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| A-Able Jefferson Shelby MoversUSDOT 1544068 | Gardendale · 12 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Home MoversUSDOT 4229634 | Birmingham · 4 mi | 12 trucks | 6 | 60.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Mobile end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mobile: Port City Transfer LLC (Irvington, 17 trucks), Alabama Relocation Services Inc (Mobile, 8 trucks), Eastern Shore Transfer Inc (Spanish Fort, 6 trucks), Allied Van Lines (Theodore, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Alabama, so Alabama rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Alabama licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Alabama, so your protection on this 243-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Birmingham to Mobile
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 243 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Mobile
A local move inside Mobile later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Mobile are Gulfport (about 77 mi), New Orleans (about 153 mi), Montgomery (about 181 mi).
Other routes from Birmingham
All routes from Birmingham, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to Huntsville, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Birmingham to Montgomery, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Birmingham to Atlanta, GA | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Birmingham to Nashville, TN | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Birmingham to Memphis, TN | ~253 mi | $1,139 – $1,518 |
| Birmingham to Augusta, GA | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Birmingham to Columbia, SC | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Birmingham to Cincinnati, OH | ~473 mi | $2,129 – $2,838 |
Also moving to Mobile: from Gulfport, MS, from Montgomery, AL, from Huntsville, AL, from Atlanta, GA.
Birmingham to Mobile moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Mobile?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 243 miles cost about $820 – $1,094 for a studio, $1,094 – $1,458 for a two-bedroom home and $1,258 – $1,677 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Birmingham to Mobile take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Birmingham to Mobile?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $525 – $700 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,094 – $1,458 with full-service movers; a moving container is $787 – $1,050.
Is Birmingham to Mobile an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Alabama, so the move is regulated by Alabama rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Alabama requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Birmingham to Mobile each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 141 people a year (margin of error ±79) moved from Jefferson County, which contains Birmingham, to Mobile County, which contains Mobile.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.