Marietta, GA → Mobile, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 363 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,040, delivery in 1–3 days, 801 carriers on the Marietta side and 168 in Mobile.
Moving from Marietta to Mobile is a regional long-distance move of roughly 363 road miles, heading southwest from Georgia to Alabama.
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 $2,710 to $4,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 58 min.
On the Marietta side there are 801 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (372 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Mobile (103 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 Mobile.
Marietta has a population of about 62,000 and Mobile about 200,824. Marietta is considerably denser (2,594 people per square mile versus 1,341), 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 Georgia, 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 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,710 | $3,310 | $4,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,340 | $5,300 | $6,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,970 | $7,280 | $8,890 |
$520–$740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,710–$4,040
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 $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,040 for a two-bedroom, $4,340 to $6,460 for a three-bedroom and $5,970 to $8,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 363 road miles (308 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Georgia 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 $520 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,980. 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 Marietta–Mobile corridor.