High Point, NC

Tuscaloosa, AL → High Point, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to High Point

About 553 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,290–$4,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 274 in High Point.

  • 553 miroad distance
  • 10 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,290–$4,8902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 553 miles (469 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
274 (195 interstate)

Reverse: High Point → Tuscaloosa

The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to High Point, NC covers roughly 553 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,290 to $4,890 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 10 h 14 min.

On the Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and High Point about 120,571. The two cities have comparable density (1,609 and 2,022 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to High Point

Full-service estimate for 553 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,310 $1,600 $1,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,290 $4,010 $4,890
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,260 $6,410 $7,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,230 $8,810 $10,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,290–$4,890

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

Moving cost calculator

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Moving companies for this route

Near Tuscaloosa (origin)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357625
MC
1704689
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1310877
MC
652647
Based in
Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
362876
MC
214146
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
911424
MC
606283
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3060563
MC
72972907
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301906
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348521
MC
803764
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4492165
MC
1775920
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

Near High Point (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Shuler Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171840
MC
731259
Based in
Thomasville, NC 27360 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 274 movers in High Point

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tuscaloosa to High Point?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,930 for a one-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,890 for a two-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,820 for a three-bedroom and $7,230 to $10,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is High Point from Tuscaloosa?

About 553 road miles (469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 14 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 Tuscaloosa to High Point?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,230. 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 Tuscaloosa–High Point corridor.