Huntsville, AL → Brockton, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Huntsville to Brockton

About 1,165 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,860, delivery in 3–7 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 288 in Brockton.

1,165 miroad distance
20 h 47 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,280–$7,8602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Huntsville, Alabama
To: Brockton, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 1,165 miles (987 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 47 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination: 288 (179 interstate)

Reverse: Brockton → Huntsville

Brockton sits about 1,165 miles northeast of Huntsville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Massachusetts 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 $5,280 to $7,860 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 20 h 47 min.

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 288 around Brockton (179 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 Brockton.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Brockton about 106,134. Brockton is the denser city (4,960 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts 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 Huntsville to Brockton

Full-service estimate for 1,165 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,110	$2,580	$3,140
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,170	$3,870	$4,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,280	$6,440	$7,860
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,450	$10,310	$12,580
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,620	$14,180	$17,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,280–$7,860

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 930909
MC: 401062
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1874024
MC: 717350
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 274079
MC: 190361
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2459680
MC: 849703
Based in: Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT: 3381623
MC: 1375777
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1193208
MC: 475921
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT: 1549350
MC: 977534
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT: 2959051
MC: 75856
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Brockton (destination)

Redline Freight Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Redline Freight Systems Corp

USDOT: 1293749
MC: 548616
Based in: Taunton, MA 02780 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (781) 815-1028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Usart Company INC

USDOT: 387213
MC: 158735
Based in: Randolph, MA 02368 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (781) 986-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abex Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1773017
MC: 647143
Based in: Readville, MA 02136 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (781) 848-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prime Home Delivery INC

USDOT: 2811653
MC: 937286
Based in: South Easton, MA 02375 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (860) 815-0728 Route Verify on FMCSA

G K Services & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2342899
MC: 883303
Based in: Stoughton, MA 02072 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (781) 803-0679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bridgewater Farm Supply Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 31259
MC: 229107
Based in: Bridgewater, MA 02324 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 697-0357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ambassador LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2979090
MC: 13309
Based in: Sharon, MA 02067 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (617) 418-0735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Removal Pro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2931829
MC: 1557840
Based in: Raynham, MA 02767 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (617) 504-2455 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 288 movers in Brockton

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Brockton if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Brockton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a two-bedroom, $8,450 to $12,580 for a three-bedroom and $11,620 to $17,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Brockton from Huntsville?

About 1,165 road miles (987 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 47 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into Massachusetts 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 Huntsville to Brockton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Huntsville–Brockton corridor.