Moving from Mobile, AL to Birmingham, 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 Mobile, AL to Birmingham, 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 770 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 Mobile to Birmingham
| 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, Mobile to Birmingham
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 Mobile to Birmingham
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 770 people a year (±274) moved from Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile, to Jefferson County, AL, home to Birmingham. Going the other way: about 141 people a year (±79). Movers from Mobile County make up 2.7% of the 28,651 people a year who moved into Jefferson County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, AL | 1,247 ±751 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,173 ±462 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 770 ±274 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 722 ±367 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 663 ±678 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 3,930 ±713 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 1,489 ±342 |
| St. Clair County, AL | 1,342 ±476 |
| Walker County, AL | 959 ±600 |
| Houston County, AL | 799 ±446 |
Licensed movers at each end
32 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Mobile. 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.2% of their 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port City Transfer LLCUSDOT 3324282 | Irvington · 19 mi | 17 trucks | 41 | 18.9% of 37 |
| Alabama Relocation Services IncUSDOT 1238812 | Mobile · 7 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Eastern Shore Transfer IncUSDOT 2644092 | Spanish Fort · 10 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Allied Van LinesUSDOT 261168 | Theodore · 14 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| J & W Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 163932 | Mobile · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| About the Bay Movers IncorporatedUSDOT 1515716 | Mobile · 8 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Birmingham end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Birmingham: New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers (Birmingham, 52 trucks), Thompson Delivery Services Colwright (Birmingham, 31 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Irondale, 21 trucks), Changing Spaces Moving Inc (Birmingham, 20 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 Mobile to Birmingham
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 Birmingham
A local move inside Birmingham 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 Birmingham are Huntsville (about 98 mi), Montgomery (about 98 mi), Columbus (about 154 mi).
Other routes from Mobile
All routes from Mobile, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Montgomery, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Mobile to Jackson, MS | ~196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Mobile to Tallahassee, FL | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Mobile to Huntsville, AL | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Mobile to Augusta, GA | ~471 mi | $2,120 – $2,826 |
| Mobile to Greenville, SC | ~508 mi | $2,286 – $3,048 |
| Mobile to Houston, TX | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
| Mobile to Miami, FL | ~683 mi | $3,074 – $4,098 |
Also moving to Birmingham: from Huntsville, AL, from Montgomery, AL, from Atlanta, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Mobile to Birmingham moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Birmingham?
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 Mobile to Birmingham 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 Mobile to Birmingham?
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 Mobile to Birmingham 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 Mobile to Birmingham each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 770 people a year (margin of error ±274) moved from Mobile County, which contains Mobile, to Jefferson County, which contains Birmingham.
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.