Charlottesville, VA → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move
About 661 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,690–$5,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 395 in Birmingham.
Birmingham sits about 661 miles southwest of Charlottesville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Alabama 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 $3,690 to $5,490 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 12 h 6 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Birmingham about 195,893. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,366), 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 Virginia, 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 | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,190 | $8,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,110 | $9,890 | $12,070 |
$980–$1,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,690–$5,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Charlottesville, VA → Birmingham, AL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,290 for a one-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a two-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,780 for a three-bedroom and $8,110 to $12,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 661 road miles (560 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 6 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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 Charlottesville–Birmingham corridor.