Montgomery, AL → Greensboro, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Montgomery to Greensboro

About 531 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,230–$4,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 341 in Greensboro.

531 miroad distance
9 h 51 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,230–$4,8102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Montgomery, Alabama
To: Greensboro, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 531 miles (450 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 51 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination: 341 (243 interstate)

Reverse: Greensboro → Montgomery

Greensboro sits about 531 miles northeast of Montgomery, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to North Carolina 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 $3,230 to $4,810 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 9 h 51 min.

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 of them authorized for interstate work), and 341 around Greensboro (243 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 Greensboro.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Greensboro about 308,667. Greensboro is the denser city (2,307 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Montgomery to Greensboro

Full-service estimate for 531 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,290	$1,580	$1,920
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,940	$2,370	$2,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,230	$3,940	$4,810
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,180	$6,310	$7,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,120	$8,680	$10,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,190

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

Portable container

$1,490–$2,200

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

Full-service mover

$3,230–$4,810

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bowen Operations INC

USDOT: 1547293
MC: 1782606
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 320-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074918
MC: 724880
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (334) 239-8698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1459725
MC: 551427
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 452-6194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3285931
MC: 1039730
Based in: Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (678) 630-1935 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232137
MC: 487744
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (334) 322-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3860706
MC: 1410244
Based in: Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (334) 313-3238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2125239
MC: 812350
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (334) 300-7014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Garrett L Davie

USDOT: 1188260
MC: 474230
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 207-3554 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Montgomery

Near Greensboro (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2408962
MC: 828920
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (336) 417-1081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2921664
MC: 985394
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27409 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (336) 553-6570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3138274
MC: 97459
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27410 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 580-8967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas Enterprises Of Greensboro INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 603171
MC: 285886
Based in: McLeansville, NC 27301 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 292-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2506322
MC: 869756
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27407 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (336) 662-0292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery Corp

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 856736
Based in: Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (800) 300-7417 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mahan

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mahan & Huff LLC

USDOT: 2640396
MC: 9681
Based in: High Point, NC 27263 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (336) 250-7916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 341 movers in Greensboro

Tips for this move

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 Greensboro if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Greensboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,890 for a one-bedroom, $3,230 to $4,810 for a two-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,700 for a three-bedroom and $7,120 to $10,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Greensboro from Montgomery?

About 531 road miles (450 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into North Carolina 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 Montgomery to Greensboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,200. 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 Montgomery–Greensboro corridor.