Alpharetta, GA → Birmingham, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 177 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,080–$3,100, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 395 in Birmingham.
Birmingham sits about 177 miles west of Alpharetta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Alabama that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,080 to $3,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 45 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Birmingham about 195,893. Alpharetta is considerably denser (2,447 people per square mile versus 1,366), 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 Georgia, 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 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,070 | $4,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,590 | $6,820 |
$330–$470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,080–$3,100
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Alpharetta, GA → Birmingham, AL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,250 to $1,860 for a one-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,100 for a two-bedroom, $3,330 to $4,960 for a three-bedroom and $4,580 to $6,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 177 road miles (150 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Georgia 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 $330 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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 Alpharetta–Birmingham corridor.