Moving from New Jersey to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Birmingham 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 miNewark → Birmingham
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,482+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,906 people moved from New Jersey to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,113), and about 441 went the other way. Between Newark and Birmingham 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. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,906 people a year (±2,113), against about 441 (±412) from Alabama to New Jersey, so Alabama gains about 2,465 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 11th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | Mobile County | 101 ±171* |
| Burlington County | Tuscaloosa County | 76 ±86* |
| Burlington County | Montgomery County | 63 ±73* |
| Cape May County | Madison County | 61 ±77* |
| Morris County | Madison County | 57 ±95* |
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.
Newark 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 New Jersey and Alabama.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Alabama
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 New Jersey to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Huntsville | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Jersey City to Huntsville | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Paterson to Huntsville | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Newark to Birmingham | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Jersey City to Birmingham | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Paterson to Birmingham | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Newark to Montgomery | ~1,033 mi | 3–7 days | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Jersey City to Montgomery | ~1,038 mi | 3–7 days | $4,671 – $6,228 | $5,372 – $7,162 |
| Paterson to Montgomery | ~1,042 mi | 3–7 days | $4,689 – $6,252 | $5,392 – $7,190 |
| Newark to Mobile | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Jersey City to Mobile | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Paterson to Mobile | ~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 New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Birmingham, 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 New Jersey and Alabama, distances run from 926 to 1,222 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Alabama take?
Newark to Birmingham 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 New Jersey to Alabama?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Alabama?
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 New Jersey to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,906 people (±2,113) moved from New Jersey to Alabama that year, against about 441 (±412) from Alabama to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 11th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.