Portland, ME → Tuscaloosa, AL · Long-distance move
About 1,390 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,370–$7,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.
The route from Portland, ME to Tuscaloosa, AL covers roughly 1,390 miles by road, a southwest-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 $5,370 to $7,980 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Tuscaloosa (39 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 Tuscaloosa.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Portland is considerably denser (3,176 people per square mile versus 1,609), 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 Maine, 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 | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,930 | $4,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,370 | $6,540 | $7,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,590 | $10,470 | $12,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,810 | $14,400 | $17,570 |
$2,030–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,370–$7,980
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: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Jst INC
Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,790 for a one-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,980 for a two-bedroom, $8,590 to $12,770 for a three-bedroom and $11,810 to $17,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,390 road miles (1,178 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Maine 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 $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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 Portland–Tuscaloosa corridor.