Moving from Massachusetts to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Birmingham it is about 1,225 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,062 to 1,442 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.
- ~1,225 miBoston → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,513+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,485 people moved from Massachusetts to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,050), and about 693 went the other way. Between Boston and Birmingham it is about 1,225 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,513 – $7,350 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,485 people a year (±1,050), against about 693 (±524) from Alabama to Massachusetts, so Alabama gains about 792 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 21st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth County | Madison County | 146 ±145 |
| Suffolk County | Jefferson County | 139 ±95 |
| Norfolk County | Cullman County | 68 ±115* |
| Berkshire County | Madison County | 62 ±104* |
| Franklin County | Etowah County | 46 ±56* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Alabama
At about 1,225 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,513 – $7,350 for a two-bedroom home and $6,339 – $8,453 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,969 – $5,292; a freight trailer is $2,646 – $3,528.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,134 – $5,513 | $2,977 – $3,969 | $1,985 – $2,646 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,961 – $6,615 | $3,572 – $4,763 | $2,381 – $3,175 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,513 – $7,350 | $3,969 – $5,292 | $2,646 – $3,528 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,339 – $8,453 | $4,564 – $6,086 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,166 – $9,555 | $5,160 – $6,880 | $3,440 – $4,586 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,269 – $11,025 | $5,954 – $7,938 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,225 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 Massachusetts to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Huntsville | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Worcester to Huntsville | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Springfield to Birmingham | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Boston to Huntsville | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Springfield to Montgomery | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Worcester to Birmingham | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Worcester to Montgomery | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
| Boston to Birmingham | ~1,225 mi | 7–14 days | $5,513 – $7,350 | $6,339 – $8,453 |
| Boston to Montgomery | ~1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Springfield to Mobile | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Worcester to Mobile | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Boston to Mobile | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,225 miles. From our model that is $5,513 – $7,350 for a two-bedroom home and $6,339 – $8,453 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,969 – $5,292 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,646 – $3,528. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Alabama, distances run from 1,062 to 1,442 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Alabama take?
Boston to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,646 – $3,528 for a two-bedroom home over 1,225 miles against $5,513 – $7,350 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,969 – $5,292, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,485 people (±1,050) moved from Massachusetts to Alabama that year, against about 693 (±524) from Alabama to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 21st-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.