Moving from Montgomery, AL to Mobile, AL
About 181 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 Montgomery, AL to Mobile, AL covers about 181 miles and is a move within Alabama. Full-service movers cost $815 – $1,086 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 406 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 181 miles, about 3 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 $815 – $1,086. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Alabama
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Montgomery to Mobile
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $611 – $815 | $440 – $586 | $293 – $391 |
| 1 bedroom | $733 – $977 | $528 – $704 | $352 – $469 |
| 2 bedrooms | $815 – $1,086 | $586 – $782 | $391 – $521 |
| 3 bedrooms | $937 – $1,249 | $674 – $899 | $450 – $599 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,059 – $1,412 | $762 – $1,016 | $508 – $678 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,222 – $1,629 | $880 – $1,173 | $586 – $782 |
Transport only, for an estimated 181 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, Montgomery to Mobile
181 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $905. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $815 to $1,086, 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 Montgomery to Mobile
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 406 people a year (±286) moved from Montgomery County, AL, home to Montgomery, to Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile. Going the other way: about 1,247 people a year (±751). Movers from Montgomery County make up 3.5% of the 11,762 people a year who moved into Mobile County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 1,493 ±564 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 768 ±268 |
| Autauga County, AL | 649 ±299 |
| Madison County, AL | 505 ±215 |
| Lee County, AL | 449 ±260 |
| 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
19 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Montgomery. 0 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonded Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 105844 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| Admiral MoversUSDOT 1254788 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pink Zebra Moving of Montgomery AlUSDOT 3976058 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Affordable MoversUSDOT 1773106 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Southern Van Lines Services LLCUSDOT 4434947 | Autaugaville · 25 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Affordable MoversUSDOT 3557870 | Montgomery · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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 181-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 Montgomery to Mobile
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 181 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 Montgomery
All routes from Montgomery, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Columbus, GA | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Atlanta, GA | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Montgomery to Huntsville, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Montgomery to Tallahassee, FL | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Montgomery to Nashville, TN | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Montgomery to Louisville, KY | ~475 mi | $2,138 – $2,850 |
| Montgomery to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~583 mi | $2,624 – $3,498 |
Also moving to Mobile: from Gulfport, MS, from Birmingham, AL, from Huntsville, AL, from Atlanta, GA.
Montgomery to Mobile moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Mobile?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 181 miles cost about $611 – $815 for a studio, $815 – $1,086 for a two-bedroom home and $937 – $1,249 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Montgomery to Mobile take?
The drive is about 3 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 Montgomery to Mobile?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $391 – $521 for a two-bedroom home, against $815 – $1,086 with full-service movers; a moving container is $586 – $782.
Is Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Mobile each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 406 people a year (margin of error ±286) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Montgomery, 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.