($565+) Durham, NC to Mobile, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to Mobile, AL

For the 711-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Mobile, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,473 and $8,104. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $279 - $1,860 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Durham generally start around $240 plus $122 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Durham to Mobile:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $4,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,206 - $5,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,834 - $8,104

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Durham to Mobile.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to Mobile, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Durham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mobile, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Durham to Mobile?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Durham, NC to Mobile, AL

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to Mobile, Alabama, cost between $1,137 and $3,540. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Durham costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Durham to Mobile:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,882 - $3,540

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $140 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $651 in Durham, NC, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Mobile, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Durham to Mobile?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Durham, NC to Mobile, AL

A rental truck for this 711-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Mobile, Alabama, costs between $548 and $1,525. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $240
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Durham to Mobile based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $548 - $959
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,525

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Durham, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $651.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $210 - $240 for the 711-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $302, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night for hotel stops on the 711-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $279 - $419.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham to Mobile?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Durham, NC to Mobile, AL

For larger DIY moves from Durham, North Carolina, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Mobile, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,135 and $2,180.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Durham to Mobile:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,550 - $2,747

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Durham, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $651.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $140 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Durham to Mobile?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Durham, NC vs Mobile, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mobile, side by side with Durham on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.