Moving from Alabama to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Philadelphia it is about 912 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 623 to 1,144 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.
- ~912 miBirmingham → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,104+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,624 people moved from Alabama to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,094), and about 1,036 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Philadelphia it is about 912 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,104 – $5,472 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,624 people a year (±1,094), against about 1,036 (±608) from Pennsylvania to Alabama, so Pennsylvania gains about 588 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 27th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Philadelphia County | 216 ±207 |
| Shelby County | Allegheny County | 141 ±125 |
| Calhoun County | Allegheny County | 128 ±149* |
| Montgomery County | Somerset County | 122 ±152* |
| Coffee County | Lackawanna County | 119 ±183* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Pennsylvania
At about 912 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,104 – $5,472 for a two-bedroom home and $4,720 – $6,293 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,955 – $3,940; a freight trailer is $1,970 – $2,627.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,216 – $2,955 | $1,477 – $1,970 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,659 – $3,546 | $1,773 – $2,364 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,104 – $5,472 | $2,955 – $3,940 | $1,970 – $2,627 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,720 – $6,293 | $3,398 – $4,531 | $2,265 – $3,021 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,335 – $7,114 | $3,841 – $5,122 | $2,561 – $3,415 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,156 – $8,208 | $4,432 – $5,910 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
Transport only, for an estimated 912 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 Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Pittsburgh | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Birmingham to Pittsburgh | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Huntsville to Erie | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Huntsville to Harrisburg | ~763 mi | 3–7 days | $3,434 – $4,578 | $3,949 – $5,265 |
| Montgomery to Pittsburgh | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Birmingham to Erie | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Birmingham to Harrisburg | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Huntsville to Philadelphia | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Huntsville to Allentown | ~851 mi | 3–7 days | $3,830 – $5,106 | $4,404 – $5,872 |
| Montgomery to Erie | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Montgomery to Harrisburg | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Birmingham to Philadelphia | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Birmingham to Allentown | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Mobile to Pittsburgh | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Montgomery to Philadelphia | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Montgomery to Allentown | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Mobile to Erie | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Mobile to Harrisburg | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Mobile to Philadelphia | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Mobile to Allentown | ~1,144 mi | 3–7 days | $5,148 – $6,864 | $5,920 – $7,894 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Philadelphia, the distance is about 912 miles. From our model that is $4,104 – $5,472 for a two-bedroom home and $4,720 – $6,293 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,955 – $3,940 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,970 – $2,627. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Alabama and Pennsylvania, distances run from 623 to 1,144 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Pennsylvania take?
Birmingham to Philadelphia is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,970 – $2,627 for a two-bedroom home over 912 miles against $4,104 – $5,472 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,955 – $3,940, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,624 people (±1,094) moved from Alabama to Pennsylvania that year, against about 1,036 (±608) from Pennsylvania to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 27th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.