Auburn, AL → Cleveland, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Auburn to Cleveland

About 764 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,730–$5,560, delivery in 2–5 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 638 in Cleveland.

764 miroad distance
13 h 52 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,730–$5,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Auburn, Alabama
To: Cleveland, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 764 miles (648 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 52 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (40 interstate)
Movers at destination: 638 (374 interstate)

Reverse: Cleveland → Auburn

Moving from Auburn to Cleveland is a long-distance move of roughly 764 road miles, heading north from Alabama to Ohio.

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 $3,730 to $5,560 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 13 h 52 min.

On the Auburn side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 638 around Cleveland (374 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 Cleveland.

Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Cleveland about 363,608. Cleveland is the denser city (4,796 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Auburn to Cleveland

Full-service estimate for 764 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,490	$1,820	$2,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,730	$4,550	$5,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,980	$7,290	$8,890
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,220	$10,020	$12,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,530

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,500

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

Full-service mover

$3,730–$5,560

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Auburn (origin)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 105783
MC: 60083
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1416474
MC: 524357
Based in: Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551493
MC: 1807653
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3141732
MC: 99697
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4092410
MC: 1559321
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471066
MC: 1764614
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 915147
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1452911
MC: 549044
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

Near Cleveland (destination)

Horizon Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237360
MC: 169607
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 354 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Midwest INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2317693
MC: 791331
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 385 trucks, 385 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Travelcenters Of America

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ta Operating LLC

USDOT: 300813
MC: 353338
Based in: Westlake, OH 44145 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 408 trucks, 397 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (630) 699-3418 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Marine Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1598342
MC: 591312
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 225 trucks, 199 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (216) 268-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon West INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318092
MC: 791357
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 219 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (800) 480-6829 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon South INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318070
MC: 791344
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (216) 341-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Brothers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1495228
MC: 562163
Based in: Brooklyn, OH 44144 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (216) 916-9850 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ohio Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ohio Transport Corporation

USDOT: 384170
MC: 58561
Based in: Cleveland, OH 44107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 168 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (513) 539-0576 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 638 movers in Cleveland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Auburn to Cleveland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,330 for a one-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,560 for a two-bedroom, $5,980 to $8,890 for a three-bedroom and $8,220 to $12,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cleveland from Auburn?

About 764 road miles (648 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 52 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 Alabama into Ohio 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 Auburn to Cleveland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Auburn–Cleveland corridor.