Cambridge, MA → Montgomery, AL · Long-distance move
About 1,274 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,570–$8,280, delivery in 3–7 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 172 in Montgomery.
Moving from Cambridge to Montgomery is a long-distance move of roughly 1,274 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts to Alabama.
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 $5,570 to $8,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 40 min.
On the Cambridge side there are 490 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (287 of them authorized for interstate work), and 172 around Montgomery (94 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 Montgomery.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Montgomery about 195,300. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 1,255), 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 Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,570 | $6,790 | $8,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,910 | $10,860 | $13,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,250 | $14,940 | $18,220 |
$1,760–$2,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,570–$8,280
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,970 for a one-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,280 for a two-bedroom, $8,910 to $13,250 for a three-bedroom and $12,250 to $18,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,274 road miles (1,080 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,170. 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.
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 Cambridge–Montgomery corridor.