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South Fulton, GA

Birmingham, AL → South Fulton, GA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Birmingham to South Fulton

About 151 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,000–$2,970, delivery in 1–2 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 1,228 in South Fulton.

  • 151 miroad distance
  • 3 h 18 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,000–$2,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 151 miles (128 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 18 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,228 (556 interstate)

Reverse: South Fulton → Birmingham

South Fulton sits about 151 miles east of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Georgia 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 $2,000 to $2,970 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 18 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 1,228 around South Fulton (556 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 South Fulton.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and South Fulton about 112,820. The two cities have comparable density (1,366 and 1,261 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Georgia is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to South Fulton

Full-service estimate for 151 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,160 $1,410 $1,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,000 $2,430 $2,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,190 $3,890 $4,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,390 $5,350 $6,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$430

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$2,000–$2,970

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 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 South Fulton (destination)

Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC

USDOT
4445950
MC
1751299
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (770) 862-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
617228
MC
295835
Based in
Forest Park, GA 30297 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (770) 487-5618 Route Verify on FMCSA

Noble Seal Incnoble Sealbg INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Barnette Group INC

USDOT
4163620
MC
1600379
Based in
Douglasville, GA 30135 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (678) 223-3670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayside Global Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3450596
MC
1123263
Based in
Douglasville, GA 30135 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Flood Brothers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
977313
MC
413332
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30336 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (404) 799-3744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dtm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Davidson Transportation Marketing INC

USDOT
295252
MC
870681
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (404) 761-6333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Otad On Time Accurate Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3294182
MC
1043650
Based in
Fayetteville, GA 30214 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (404) 536-0301 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
983994
MC
417515
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30354 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (678) 365-5988 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,228 movers in South Fulton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to South Fulton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,200 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $2,000 to $2,970 for a two-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,750 for a three-bedroom and $4,390 to $6,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Fulton from Birmingham?

About 151 road miles (128 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into Georgia 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 South Fulton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–South Fulton corridor.