Moving from Alabama to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Boston it is about 1,225 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,062 to 1,442 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,225 miBirmingham → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,513+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 693 people moved from Alabama to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±524), and about 1,485 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Boston it is about 1,225 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,513 – $7,350 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 693 people a year (±524), against about 1,485 (±1,050) from Massachusetts to Alabama, so Massachusetts loses about 792 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 30th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Middlesex County | 133 ±75 |
| Jefferson County | Plymouth County | 53 ±85* |
| Shelby County | Middlesex County | 41 ±65* |
| Tuscaloosa County | Middlesex County | 38 ±61* |
| Montgomery County | Middlesex County | 38 ±38* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Boston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Massachusetts
At about 1,225 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,513 – $7,350 for a two-bedroom home and $6,339 – $8,453 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,969 – $5,292; a freight trailer is $2,646 – $3,528.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,134 – $5,513 | $2,977 – $3,969 | $1,985 – $2,646 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,961 – $6,615 | $3,572 – $4,763 | $2,381 – $3,175 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,513 – $7,350 | $3,969 – $5,292 | $2,646 – $3,528 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,339 – $8,453 | $4,564 – $6,086 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,166 – $9,555 | $5,160 – $6,880 | $3,440 – $4,586 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,269 – $11,025 | $5,954 – $7,938 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,225 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.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Springfield | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Huntsville to Worcester | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Birmingham to Springfield | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Huntsville to Boston | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Montgomery to Springfield | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Birmingham to Worcester | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Montgomery to Worcester | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
| Birmingham to Boston | ~1,225 mi | 7–14 days | $5,513 – $7,350 | $6,339 – $8,453 |
| Montgomery to Boston | ~1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Mobile to Springfield | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Mobile to Worcester | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Mobile to Boston | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Boston, the distance is about 1,225 miles. From our model that is $5,513 – $7,350 for a two-bedroom home and $6,339 – $8,453 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,969 – $5,292 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,646 – $3,528. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and Massachusetts, distances run from 1,062 to 1,442 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Massachusetts take?
Birmingham to Boston is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Massachusetts is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,646 – $3,528 for a two-bedroom home over 1,225 miles against $5,513 – $7,350 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,969 – $5,292, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 693 people (±524) moved from Alabama to Massachusetts that year, against about 1,485 (±1,050) from Massachusetts to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 30th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.