Moving from Montgomery, AL to Tallahassee, FL
About 209 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 Tallahassee, FL covers about 209 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 9 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 209 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 $941 – $1,254. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Montgomery to Tallahassee
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 – $941 | $508 – $677 | $339 – $451 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 – $1,129 | $609 – $813 | $406 – $542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $941 – $1,254 | $677 – $903 | $451 – $602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,082 – $1,442 | $779 – $1,038 | $519 – $692 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,223 – $1,630 | $880 – $1,174 | $587 – $782 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,411 – $1,881 | $1,016 – $1,354 | $677 – $903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 209 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 Tallahassee
209 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,045. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $941 to $1,254, 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 Tallahassee
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 9 people a year (±16) moved from Montgomery County, AL, home to Montgomery, to Leon County, FL, home to Tallahassee. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 23 people a year (±19). Movers from Montgomery County make up 0.0% of the 28,492 people a year who moved into Leon County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,110 people a year (±3,108) moving from Alabama to Florida and about 16,423 people a year (±4,099) from Florida to Alabama — a net gain for Alabama of about 5,313 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lee County, FL | 2,819 ±751 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,772 ±404 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1,633 ±472 |
| Gadsden County, FL | 1,537 ±539 |
| Broward County, FL | 1,363 ±341 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Montgomery (19 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Zebra Moving of Montgomery AlUSDOT 3976058 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Southern Van Lines Services LLCUSDOT 4434947 | Autaugaville · 25 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Jubilee City Movers LLCUSDOT 4099369 | Montgomery · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Associates Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 938216 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Apex Movers LLCUSDOT 4530218 | Montgomery · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1462031 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tallahassee end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tallahassee: Two Men and A Truck (Tallahassee, 8 trucks), Pods of Tallahassee (Midway, 8 trucks), Browning Moving & Storage Inc (Tallahassee, 6 trucks), Amwat Moving & Warehousing (Tallahassee, 6 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Florida, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Montgomery to Tallahassee
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 209 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 Tallahassee
A local move inside Tallahassee later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tallahassee are Gainesville (about 148 mi), Columbus (about 172 mi), Jacksonville (about 183 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 Mobile, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Montgomery to Huntsville, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| 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 Tallahassee: from Gainesville, FL, from Columbus, GA, from Jacksonville, FL, from Tampa, FL.
Montgomery to Tallahassee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Tallahassee?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 209 miles cost about $705 – $941 for a studio, $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Montgomery to Tallahassee 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 Montgomery to Tallahassee?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $451 – $602 for a two-bedroom home, against $941 – $1,254 with full-service movers; a moving container is $677 – $903.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Montgomery to Tallahassee?
Yes. Montgomery is in Alabama and Tallahassee is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Montgomery hold it.
How many people move from Montgomery to Tallahassee each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 9 people a year (margin of error ±16) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Montgomery, to Leon County, which contains Tallahassee.
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.