Moving from Montgomery, AL to Atlanta, GA
About 171 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Montgomery, AL to Atlanta, GA covers about 171 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $770 – $1,026 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 227 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 171 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $770 – $1,026. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Montgomery to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $577 – $770 | $416 – $554 | $277 – $369 |
| 1 bedroom | $693 – $923 | $499 – $665 | $332 – $443 |
| 2 bedrooms | $770 – $1,026 | $554 – $739 | $369 – $492 |
| 3 bedrooms | $885 – $1,180 | $637 – $850 | $425 – $566 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,000 – $1,334 | $720 – $960 | $480 – $640 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,154 – $1,539 | $831 – $1,108 | $554 – $739 |
Transport only, for an estimated 171 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Montgomery to Atlanta
171 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $855. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $770 to $1,026, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Montgomery to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 227 people a year (±153) moved from Montgomery County, AL, home to Montgomery, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 275 people a year (±143). Movers from Montgomery County make up 0.3% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,804 people a year (±5,475) moving from Alabama to Georgia and about 15,194 people a year (±2,860) from Georgia to Alabama — a net gain for Georgia of about 610 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 1,493 ±564 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 768 ±268 |
| Autauga County, AL | 649 ±299 |
| Madison County, AL | 505 ±215 |
| Lee County, AL | 449 ±260 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Montgomery (19 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 0 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Zebra Moving of Montgomery AlUSDOT 3976058 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Southern Van Lines Services LLCUSDOT 4434947 | Autaugaville · 25 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Jubilee City Movers LLCUSDOT 4099369 | Montgomery · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Associates Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 938216 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Apex Movers LLCUSDOT 4530218 | Montgomery · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1462031 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Georgia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Montgomery to Atlanta
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 171 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Montgomery
All routes from Montgomery, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Columbus, GA | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Mobile, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Montgomery to Huntsville, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Montgomery to Tallahassee, FL | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Montgomery to Nashville, TN | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Montgomery to Louisville, KY | ~475 mi | $2,138 – $2,850 |
| Montgomery to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~583 mi | $2,624 – $3,498 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Montgomery to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 171 miles cost about $577 – $770 for a studio, $770 – $1,026 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,180 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Montgomery to Atlanta take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montgomery to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $369 – $492 for a two-bedroom home, against $770 – $1,026 with full-service movers; a moving container is $554 – $739.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Montgomery to Atlanta?
Yes. Montgomery is in Alabama and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Montgomery hold it.
How many people move from Montgomery to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 227 people a year (margin of error ±153) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Montgomery, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.