Moving from Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA
About 1,843 miles across a state line, from Arizona 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 Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA covers about 1,843 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,294 – $11,058 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 393 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,843 miles from Arizona to Georgia. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,294 – $11,058 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tempe to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,220 – $8,294 | $4,478 – $5,971 | $2,986 – $3,981 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,464 – $9,952 | $5,374 – $7,166 | $3,583 – $4,777 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,294 – $11,058 | $5,971 – $7,962 | $3,981 – $5,308 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,538 – $12,717 | $6,867 – $9,156 | $4,578 – $6,104 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,782 – $14,375 | $7,763 – $10,350 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,440 – $16,587 | $8,957 – $11,943 | $5,971 – $7,962 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,843 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, Tempe to Atlanta
1,843 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,215. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,294 to $11,058, 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 Tempe to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 393 people a year (±299) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Tempe, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 715 people a year (±285). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.4% 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 5,085 people a year (±3,014) moving from Arizona to Georgia and about 3,218 people a year (±1,467) from Georgia to Arizona — a net gain for Georgia of about 1,867 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| 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
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tempe (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 16 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3229932 | Mesa · 8 mi | 18 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
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 Arizona 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 Tempe to Atlanta
Insist on a survey
Over 1,843 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,843 miles of handling.
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 Tempe
All routes from Tempe, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe to Saint George, UT | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| Tempe to Lancaster, CA | ~430 mi | $1,935 – $2,580 |
| Tempe to San Francisco, CA | ~772 mi | $3,474 – $4,632 |
| Tempe to Ann Arbor, MI | ~1,920 mi | $8,640 – $11,520 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Tempe to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tempe to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,843 miles cost about $6,220 – $8,294 for a studio, $8,294 – $11,058 for a two-bedroom home and $9,538 – $12,717 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tempe to Atlanta take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tempe to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,981 – $5,308 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,294 – $11,058 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,971 – $7,962.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tempe to Atlanta?
Yes. Tempe is in Arizona and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Tempe hold it.
How many people move from Tempe to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 393 people a year (margin of error ±299) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Tempe, 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.