Birmingham, AL → High Point, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Birmingham to High Point

About 498 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,160–$4,700, delivery in 1–3 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 274 in High Point.

498 miroad distance
9 h 17 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,160–$4,7002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Birmingham, Alabama
To: High Point, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 498 miles (422 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 17 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination: 274 (195 interstate)

Reverse: High Point → Birmingham

High Point sits about 498 miles northeast of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to North Carolina 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 $3,160 to $4,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 17 min.

On the Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and High Point about 120,571. High Point is the denser city (2,022 people per square mile versus 1,366 in Birmingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to High Point

Full-service estimate for 498 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,260	$1,540	$1,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,890	$2,310	$2,820
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,160	$3,850	$4,700
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,050	$6,160	$7,510
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,940	$8,470	$10,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,150

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

Full-service mover

$3,160–$4,700

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Birmingham (origin)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 843883
MC: 370920
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2263023
MC: 822669
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT: 273403
MC: 163871
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT: 446588
MC: 656355
Based in: Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT: 2179652
MC: 765956
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT: 428450
MC: 881025
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 187921
MC: 432768
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT: 713589
MC: 352161
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Near High Point (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1326554
MC: 517070
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2921664
MC: 985394
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27409 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (336) 553-6570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2408962
MC: 828920
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27406 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (336) 417-1081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shuler Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171840
MC: 731259
Based in: Thomasville, NC 27360 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (336) 476-6477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3138274
MC: 97459
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27410 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 580-8967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 597857
MC: 288282
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2506322
MC: 869756
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27407 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (336) 662-0292 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 274 movers in High Point

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to High Point?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,160 to $4,700 for a two-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a three-bedroom and $6,940 to $10,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is High Point from Birmingham?

About 498 road miles (422 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 North Carolina 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 Birmingham to High Point?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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 Birmingham–High Point corridor.