Moving from Alabama to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Baltimore it is about 807 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 700 to 1,023 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.
- ~807 miBirmingham → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,632+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,636 people moved from Alabama to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,523), and about 1,291 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Baltimore it is about 807 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,632 – $4,842 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,636 people a year (±1,523), against about 1,291 (±705) from Maryland to Alabama, so Maryland gains about 345 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 21st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | Charles County | 145 ±179* |
| Montgomery County | Montgomery County | 87 ±90* |
| Autauga County | Anne Arundel County | 75 ±97* |
| Jefferson County | Baltimore County | 45 ±45* |
| Blount County | Anne Arundel County | 44 ±69* |
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 Baltimore, 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 Maryland.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Maryland
At about 807 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,632 – $4,842 for a two-bedroom home and $4,176 – $5,568 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,615 – $3,486; a freight trailer is $1,743 – $2,324.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,724 – $3,632 | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,307 – $1,743 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,268 – $4,358 | $2,353 – $3,138 | $1,569 – $2,092 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,632 – $4,842 | $2,615 – $3,486 | $1,743 – $2,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,176 – $5,568 | $3,007 – $4,009 | $2,005 – $2,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,721 – $6,295 | $3,399 – $4,532 | $2,266 – $3,021 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,447 – $7,263 | $3,922 – $5,229 | $2,615 – $3,486 |
Transport only, for an estimated 807 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 Maryland
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 Frederick | ~700 mi | 3–7 days | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Huntsville to Annapolis | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
| Huntsville to Baltimore | ~739 mi | 3–7 days | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Birmingham to Frederick | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
| Birmingham to Annapolis | ~800 mi | 3–7 days | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Birmingham to Baltimore | ~807 mi | 3–7 days | $3,632 – $4,842 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| Montgomery to Frederick | ~811 mi | 3–7 days | $3,650 – $4,866 | $4,197 – $5,596 |
| Montgomery to Annapolis | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Montgomery to Baltimore | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Mobile to Frederick | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Mobile to Annapolis | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Mobile to Baltimore | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
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 Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland 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 Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Baltimore, the distance is about 807 miles. From our model that is $3,632 – $4,842 for a two-bedroom home and $4,176 – $5,568 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,615 – $3,486 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,743 – $2,324. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and Maryland, distances run from 700 to 1,023 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Maryland take?
Birmingham to Baltimore is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Maryland 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 Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,743 – $2,324 for a two-bedroom home over 807 miles against $3,632 – $4,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,615 – $3,486, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,636 people (±1,523) moved from Alabama to Maryland that year, against about 1,291 (±705) from Maryland to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 21st-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.