Silver Spring, MD

Tuscaloosa, AL → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to Silver Spring

About 836 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,220–$6,270, delivery in 2–5 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 836 miroad distance
  • 15 h 7 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,220–$6,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 836 miles (708 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 7 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Tuscaloosa

Moving from Tuscaloosa to Silver Spring is a long-distance move of roughly 836 road miles, heading northeast from Alabama to Maryland.

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 $4,220 to $6,270 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 15 h 7 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 1,609 in Tuscaloosa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 836 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,690 $2,060 $2,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,530 $3,080 $3,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,220 $5,140 $6,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,750 $8,230 $10,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,280 $11,310 $13,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,220–$6,270

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

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Typical full-service range.

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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 Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
88613
MC
42334
Based in
Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tuscaloosa to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,760 for a one-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,270 for a two-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,040 for a three-bedroom and $9,280 to $13,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Tuscaloosa?

About 836 road miles (708 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 7 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 Maryland 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 Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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–Silver Spring corridor.