Suffolk, VA → Tuscaloosa, AL · Long-distance move
About 780 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 101 carriers on the Suffolk side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.
Moving from Suffolk to Tuscaloosa is a long-distance move of roughly 780 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $3,980 to $5,910 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 9 min.
On the Suffolk side there are 101 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 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.
Suffolk has a population of about 104,699 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Tuscaloosa is the denser city (1,609 people per square mile versus 236 in Suffolk), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Virginia, 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 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,360 | $7,760 | $9,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,750 | $10,660 | $13,010 |
$1,100–$1,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,720–$2,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,980–$5,910
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 $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a three-bedroom and $8,750 to $13,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 780 road miles (661 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 9 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 Virginia 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 $1,720 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 Suffolk–Tuscaloosa corridor.