($625+) Newark, NJ to Birmingham, AL Movers

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

For the 953-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Birmingham, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,806 and $7,756. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $347 - $2,316 (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 Newark generally start around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,806 - $4,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,259 - $5,847
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,965 - $7,756

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 Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Birmingham, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,142 and $3,793. 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 Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,142 - $2,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,499 - $2,771
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $3,793

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $87 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $174 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Birmingham, AL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $811 in Newark, NJ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Birmingham?

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 Birmingham, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 953-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $625 and $1,727, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $351 - $401
• Daily insurance: $35/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 Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $625 - $1,183
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $675 - $1,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $820 - $1,727

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $351 - $401 for the 953-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $811.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 953-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $174 per night, adding $347 - $521 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $347.

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

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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,128 and $2,264.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,018 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,128 - $2,264
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,616 - $2,942

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $87 - $174 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Newark, New Jersey, typically costs $811.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Birmingham?

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.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, 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.

Our take

For a move from Newark, NJ, to Birmingham, AL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,806 for a studio to $7,756 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 953-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,142 - $3,793. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $625 - $1,727, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,259 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Encompass Health and Regions Bank.