Auburn, AL

The Villages, FL → Auburn, AL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from The Villages to Auburn

About 389 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,860–$4,260, delivery in 1–3 days, 240 carriers on the The Villages side and 77 in Auburn.

  • 389 miroad distance
  • 7 h 24 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,860–$4,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 389 miles (330 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 24 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
240 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
77 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Auburn → The Villages

Moving from The Villages to Auburn is a regional long-distance move of roughly 389 road miles, heading northwest from Florida 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 $2,860 to $4,260 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 7 h 24 min.

On the The Villages side there are 240 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Auburn (40 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 Auburn.

The Villages has a population of about 85,000 and Auburn about 80,000. The Villages is considerably denser (2,422 people per square mile versus 1,219), 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 Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from The Villages to Auburn

Full-service estimate for 389 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,180 $1,440 $1,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,720 $2,090 $2,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,580 $5,590 $6,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$550–$780

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

Portable container

$1,370–$2,010

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

Full-service mover

$2,860–$4,260

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near The Villages (origin)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

Near Auburn (destination)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
105783
MC
60083
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1416474
MC
524357
Based in
Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551493
MC
1807653
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3141732
MC
99697
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4092410
MC
1559321
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471066
MC
1764614
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier
USDOT
915147
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1452911
MC
549044
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 77 movers in Auburn

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from The Villages to Auburn?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,720 to $2,560 for a one-bedroom, $2,860 to $4,260 for a two-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,810 for a three-bedroom and $6,300 to $9,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Auburn from The Villages?

About 389 road miles (330 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for The Villages to Auburn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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 The Villages–Auburn corridor.