($659+) Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,021-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,955 - $7,744. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $338 - $2,252. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Newark and Montgomery. Local movers in Newark typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,955 - $4,680
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,511 - $5,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,954 - $7,744

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 Newark to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Montgomery?

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 Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,207 and $3,944. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Newark runs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,207 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,553 - $3,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,159 - $3,944

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Newark, NJ and Montgomery, AL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $788 in Newark, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Montgomery?

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 Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,021 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $666 - $1,980. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $366 - $418
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $719 - $1,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $969 - $1,980

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $84 and $394.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $366 and $418 for the 1,021-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $788 for 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Montgomery?

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 Newark, NJ to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Newark, New Jersey, to Montgomery, Alabama. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,305 and $2,597.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,097 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,305 - $2,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,450

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $788.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with Newark 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.