Moving from Floridato Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Birmingham it is about 776 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 209 to 847 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Birmingham, 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 Florida and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Florida to Alabama
At about 776 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,514 – $3,352; a freight trailer is $1,676 – $2,235.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,143 – $4,190 | $2,263 – $3,017 | $1,509 – $2,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $2,514 – $3,352 | $1,676 – $2,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $2,891 – $3,855 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,540 – $6,053 | $3,269 – $4,358 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
Transport only, for an estimated 776 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 Florida to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 40 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Montgomery | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Tallahassee to Mobile | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Tallahassee to Birmingham | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Gainesville to Montgomery | ~349 mi | 1–3 days | $1,571 – $2,094 | $1,806 – $2,408 |
| Jacksonville to Montgomery | ~360 mi | 1–3 days | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,863 – $2,484 |
| Tallahassee to Huntsville | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Gainesville to Mobile | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Gainesville to Birmingham | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| Jacksonville to Birmingham | ~436 mi | 3–7 days | $1,962 – $2,616 | $2,256 – $3,008 |
| Jacksonville to Mobile | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Saint Petersburg to Mobile | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Tampa to Montgomery | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Tampa to Mobile | ~450 mi | 3–7 days | $2,025 – $2,700 | $2,329 – $3,105 |
| Saint Petersburg to Montgomery | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Orlando to Montgomery | ~461 mi | 3–7 days | $2,075 – $2,766 | $2,386 – $3,181 |
| Jacksonville to Huntsville | ~488 mi | 3–7 days | $2,196 – $2,928 | $2,525 – $3,367 |
| Orlando to Mobile | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Gainesville to Huntsville | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Cape Coral to Mobile | ~537 mi | 3–7 days | $2,417 – $3,222 | $2,779 – $3,705 |
| Tampa to Birmingham | ~540 mi | 3–7 days | $2,430 – $3,240 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| Saint Petersburg to Birmingham | ~546 mi | 3–7 days | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Orlando to Birmingham | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Cape Coral to Montgomery | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Montgomery | ~583 mi | 3–7 days | $2,624 – $3,498 | $3,017 – $4,023 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Mobile | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Orlando to Huntsville | ~613 mi | 3–7 days | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
| Tampa to Huntsville | ~616 mi | 3–7 days | $2,772 – $3,696 | $3,188 – $4,250 |
| Saint Petersburg to Huntsville | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Cape Coral to Birmingham | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Montgomery | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Mobile | ~670 mi | 3–7 days | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
| Hialeah to Mobile | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Birmingham | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
| Hialeah to Montgomery | ~673 mi | 3–7 days | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
| Miami to Mobile | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Miami to Montgomery | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Cape Coral to Huntsville | ~725 mi | 3–7 days | $3,263 – $4,350 | $3,752 – $5,002 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Huntsville | ~737 mi | 3–7 days | $3,317 – $4,422 | $3,814 – $5,085 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Birmingham | ~756 mi | 3–7 days | $3,402 – $4,536 | $3,912 – $5,216 |
| Hialeah to Birmingham | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Miami to Birmingham | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Huntsville | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Hialeah to Huntsville | ~836 mi | 3–7 days | $3,762 – $5,016 | $4,326 – $5,768 |
| Miami to Huntsville | ~847 mi | 3–7 days | $3,812 – $5,082 | $4,383 – $5,844 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 776 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Alabama end
170 household-goods carriers are based in Alabama — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Birmingham runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,365 – $5,820 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $5,020 – $6,693 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Birmingham, the distance is about 776 miles. From our model that is $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,514 – $3,352 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,676 – $2,235. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Alabama, distances run from 209 to 847 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Alabama take?
Miami to Birmingham is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Florida to Alabama?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,676 – $2,235 for a two-bedroom home over 776 miles against $3,492 – $4,656 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,020 – $6,693 rather than $4,016 – $5,354.