Moving from Alabama to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Newark it is about 996 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 926 to 1,222 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.
- ~996 miBirmingham → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,482+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 441 people moved from Alabama to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±412), and about 2,906 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Newark it is about 996 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,482 – $5,976 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 441 people a year (±412), against about 2,906 (±2,113) from New Jersey to Alabama, so New Jersey loses about 2,465 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 27th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Hudson County | 121 ±157* |
| Lee County | Bergen County | 89 ±147* |
| Montgomery County | Burlington County | 71 ±103* |
| Autauga County | Burlington County | 37 ±54* |
| Escambia County | Burlington County | 32 ±36* |
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 Newark, 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 New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Alabama to New Jersey
At about 996 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,482 – $5,976 for a two-bedroom home and $5,154 – $6,872 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,227 – $4,303; a freight trailer is $2,151 – $2,868.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,034 – $5,378 | $2,904 – $3,872 | $1,936 – $2,582 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,482 – $5,976 | $3,227 – $4,303 | $2,151 – $2,868 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,154 – $6,872 | $3,711 – $4,948 | $2,474 – $3,299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,827 – $7,769 | $4,195 – $5,594 | $2,797 – $3,729 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,723 – $8,964 | $4,841 – $6,454 | $3,227 – $4,303 |
Transport only, for an estimated 996 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 New Jersey
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 Newark | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Huntsville to Jersey City | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Huntsville to Paterson | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Birmingham to Newark | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Birmingham to Jersey City | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Birmingham to Paterson | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Montgomery to Newark | ~1,033 mi | 3–7 days | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Montgomery to Jersey City | ~1,038 mi | 3–7 days | $4,671 – $6,228 | $5,372 – $7,162 |
| Montgomery to Paterson | ~1,042 mi | 3–7 days | $4,689 – $6,252 | $5,392 – $7,190 |
| Mobile to Newark | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Mobile to Jersey City | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Mobile to Paterson | ~1,222 mi | 7–14 days | $5,499 – $7,332 | $6,324 – $8,432 |
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 New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey 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 New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Newark, the distance is about 996 miles. From our model that is $4,482 – $5,976 for a two-bedroom home and $5,154 – $6,872 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,227 – $4,303 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,151 – $2,868. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and New Jersey, distances run from 926 to 1,222 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to New Jersey take?
Birmingham to Newark is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Alabama into New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,151 – $2,868 for a two-bedroom home over 996 miles against $4,482 – $5,976 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,227 – $4,303, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 441 people (±412) moved from Alabama to New Jersey that year, against about 2,906 (±2,113) from New Jersey to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 27th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.