Lincoln, NE → Montgomery, AL · Long-distance move
About 968 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 172 in Montgomery.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Montgomery, AL covers roughly 968 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,200 to $6,250 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 17 h 23 min.
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 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.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Montgomery about 195,300. Lincoln is considerably denser (2,979 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,080 | $3,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,130 | $6,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,200 | $10,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
$1,440–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,880–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,200–$6,250
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.
Legal name: Bowen Operations INC
Legal name: Garrett L Davie
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a two-bedroom, $6,720 to $10,000 for a three-bedroom and $9,250 to $13,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 968 road miles (821 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 23 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 Nebraska 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 $1,440 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Lincoln–Montgomery corridor.