Moving from Maryland to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Birmingham it is about 807 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 700 to 1,023 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.
- ~807 miBaltimore → Birmingham
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,632+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,291 people moved from Maryland to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±705), and about 1,636 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Birmingham it is about 807 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,632 – $4,842 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,291 people a year (±705), against about 1,636 (±1,523) from Alabama to Maryland, so Alabama loses about 345 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | DeKalb County | 143 ±206* |
| Montgomery County | Baldwin County | 92 ±148* |
| Prince George's County | Montgomery County | 67 ±85* |
| Baltimore County | Lee County | 58 ±86* |
| Carroll County | Lee County | 54 ±68* |
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.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Alabama
At about 807 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,632 – $4,842 for a two-bedroom home and $4,176 – $5,568 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,615 – $3,486; a freight trailer is $1,743 – $2,324.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,724 – $3,632 | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,307 – $1,743 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,268 – $4,358 | $2,353 – $3,138 | $1,569 – $2,092 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,632 – $4,842 | $2,615 – $3,486 | $1,743 – $2,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,176 – $5,568 | $3,007 – $4,009 | $2,005 – $2,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,721 – $6,295 | $3,399 – $4,532 | $2,266 – $3,021 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,447 – $7,263 | $3,922 – $5,229 | $2,615 – $3,486 |
Transport only, for an estimated 807 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 Maryland to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Huntsville | ~700 mi | 3–7 days | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Annapolis to Huntsville | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
| Baltimore to Huntsville | ~739 mi | 3–7 days | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Frederick to Birmingham | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
| Annapolis to Birmingham | ~800 mi | 3–7 days | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Baltimore to Birmingham | ~807 mi | 3–7 days | $3,632 – $4,842 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| Frederick to Montgomery | ~811 mi | 3–7 days | $3,650 – $4,866 | $4,197 – $5,596 |
| Annapolis to Montgomery | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Baltimore to Montgomery | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Frederick to Mobile | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Annapolis to Mobile | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Baltimore to Mobile | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland 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 Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Birmingham, the distance is about 807 miles. From our model that is $3,632 – $4,842 for a two-bedroom home and $4,176 – $5,568 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,615 – $3,486 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,743 – $2,324. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and Alabama, distances run from 700 to 1,023 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Alabama take?
Baltimore to Birmingham is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Maryland to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,743 – $2,324 for a two-bedroom home over 807 miles against $3,632 – $4,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,615 – $3,486, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,291 people (±705) moved from Maryland to Alabama that year, against about 1,636 (±1,523) from Alabama to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.