Moving from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlanta, GA
About 682 miles across a state line, from Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlanta, GA covers about 682 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,069 – $4,092 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 520 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 682 miles between Florida and Georgia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,069 – $4,092 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,302 – $3,069 | $1,657 – $2,210 | $1,105 – $1,473 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,762 – $3,683 | $1,989 – $2,652 | $1,326 – $1,768 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,069 – $4,092 | $2,210 – $2,946 | $1,473 – $1,964 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,529 – $4,706 | $2,541 – $3,388 | $1,694 – $2,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,990 – $5,320 | $2,873 – $3,830 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,604 – $6,138 | $3,315 – $4,419 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
Transport only, for an estimated 682 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, Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta
682 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,410. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,069 to $4,092, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 520 people a year (±239) moved from Broward County, FL, home to Fort Lauderdale, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 326 people a year (±148). Movers from Broward County make up 0.6% 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 52,371 people a year (±8,290) moving from Florida to Georgia and about 34,388 people a year (±6,124) from Georgia to Florida — a net gain for Georgia of about 17,983 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL | 13,389 ±1,322 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 10,416 ±1,160 |
| Orange County, FL | 4,137 ±961 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 2,254 ±545 |
| Lee County, FL | 1,635 ±532 |
| 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
206 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale (623 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 128 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.1% of their 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncUSDOT 614506 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 81 trucks | 104 | 22.2% of 54 |
| Armstrong Relocation Florida LLCUSDOT 1894774 | Pompano Beach · 11 mi | 46 trucks | 14 | 22.2% of 9 |
| Blvd Moving LLCUSDOT 2892909 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 35 trucks | 90 | 23.9% of 67 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1434373 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 25 trucks | 4 | — |
| Top 10 Van Lines IncUSDOT 1151019 | Miami · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 26 | 23.1% of 13 |
| International Van Lines IncUSDOT 2293832 | Coral Springs · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 31 | 36.4% of 11 |
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 Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 682 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Fort Lauderdale
All routes from Fort Lauderdale, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Miami, FL | ~28 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~95 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Cape Coral, FL | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Orlando, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, FL | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville, FL | ~327 mi | $1,472 – $1,962 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville, FL | ~355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 682 miles cost about $2,302 – $3,069 for a studio, $3,069 – $4,092 for a two-bedroom home and $3,529 – $4,706 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,473 – $1,964 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,069 – $4,092 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,210 – $2,946.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is in Florida and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 206 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale hold it.
How many people move from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 520 people a year (margin of error ±239) moved from Broward County, which contains Fort Lauderdale, 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.