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Tuscaloosa, AL

Atlantic City, NJ → Tuscaloosa, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlantic City to Tuscaloosa

About 993 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Atlantic City side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.

  • 993 miroad distance
  • 17 h 49 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,720–$7,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 993 miles (842 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 49 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Tuscaloosa → Atlantic City

Tuscaloosa sits about 993 miles southwest of Atlantic City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Alabama that most movers classify as a 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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 49 min.

On the Atlantic City side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Atlantic City has a population of about 38,000 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Atlantic City is considerably denser (3,578 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 New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Atlantic City to Tuscaloosa

Full-service estimate for 993 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,760 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,550 $9,210 $11,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,390 $12,660 $15,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,080

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,910–$2,800

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,720–$7,020

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Atlantic City (origin)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

Near Tuscaloosa (destination)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357625
MC
1704689
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 413-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jst INC

USDOT
1310877
MC
652647
Based in
Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (205) 247-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
362876
MC
214146
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (205) 345-0115 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC

USDOT
911424
MC
606283
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (205) 345-5511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3060563
MC
72972907
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (205) 826-5463 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301906
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348521
MC
803764
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 764-0499 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4492165
MC
1775920
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 534-2027 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlantic City to Tuscaloosa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,240 for a three-bedroom and $10,390 to $15,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tuscaloosa from Atlantic City?

About 993 road miles (842 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Atlantic City to Tuscaloosa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Atlantic City–Tuscaloosa corridor.