Allentown, PA → Tuscaloosa, AL · Long-distance move
About 987 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.
The route from Allentown, PA to Tuscaloosa, AL covers roughly 987 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,360 to $6,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 43 min.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Tuscaloosa (39 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Tuscaloosa.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 1,609), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Pennsylvania, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,980 | $8,510 | $10,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,590 | $11,700 | $14,270 |
$1,460–$2,070
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,360–$6,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,490 for a two-bedroom, $6,980 to $10,380 for a three-bedroom and $9,590 to $14,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 987 road miles (836 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Alabama makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,800. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Tuscaloosa corridor.