Dothan, AL → Montgomery, AL · Short-haul move
About 109 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,770–$2,640, delivery in 1–2 days, 112 carriers on the Dothan side and 172 in Montgomery.
The route from Dothan, AL to Montgomery, AL covers roughly 109 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,770 and $2,640, before packing or storage.
On the Dothan side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 172 around Montgomery (94 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Dothan has a population of about 72,000 and Montgomery about 195,300. Montgomery is the denser city (1,255 people per square mile versus 791 in Dothan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $3,900 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,770–$2,640
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 $1,110 to $1,650 for a studio, $1,110 to $1,650 for a one-bedroom, $1,770 to $2,640 for a two-bedroom, $2,840 to $4,220 for a three-bedroom and $3,900 to $5,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 109 road miles (92 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 35 min.
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.
No. Because both Dothan and Montgomery are in Alabama, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Dothan–Montgomery corridor.