Kill Devil Hills, NC → Montgomery, AL · Long-distance move
About 774 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 4 carriers on the Kill Devil Hills side and 172 in Montgomery.
The route from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Montgomery, AL covers roughly 774 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,800 to $5,650 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 14 h 3 min.
On the Kill Devil Hills side there are 4 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 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.
Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 4,000 and Montgomery about 195,300. Montgomery is the denser city (1,255 people per square mile versus 642 in Kill Devil Hills), 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 | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,280 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,800 | $4,630 | $5,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,080 | $7,410 | $9,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,360 | $10,190 | $12,430 |
$1,100–$1,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,710–$2,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,800–$5,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kill Devil Hills, NC → Montgomery, 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: Maavs Transit LLC
Legal name: Bowen Operations INC
Legal name: Garrett L Davie
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a two-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,040 for a three-bedroom and $8,360 to $12,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 774 road miles (656 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 3 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 North Carolina 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 $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. 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 Kill Devil Hills–Montgomery corridor.