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Palm Bay, FL

Birmingham, AL → Palm Bay, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Birmingham to Palm Bay

About 625 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,540–$5,270, delivery in 2–5 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 105 in Palm Bay.

  • 625 miroad distance
  • 11 h 29 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,540–$5,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 625 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 29 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination
105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Birmingham

Palm Bay sits about 625 miles southeast of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Florida 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 $3,540 to $5,270 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 11 h 29 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 105 around Palm Bay (46 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 Palm Bay.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Palm Bay about 148,092. The two cities have comparable density (1,366 and 1,386 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 625 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,730 $2,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,590 $3,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,670 $6,920 $8,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,800 $9,510 $11,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,540–$5,270

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Birmingham, AL → Palm Bay, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 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 Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S7even LLC

USDOT
1206797
MC
517817
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (786) 451-3574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792487
MC
944153
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (407) 202-0420 Route Verify on FMCSA

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3699924
MC
1294166
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (917) 500-6601 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,160 for a one-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,270 for a two-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a three-bedroom and $7,800 to $11,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Birmingham?

About 625 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 29 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 Florida 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 Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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–Palm Bay corridor.