Moving from Floridato Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Atlanta it is 663 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 146 to 696 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Atlanta, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Florida to Georgia
At 663 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home and $3,431 – $4,575 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,148 – $2,864; a freight trailer is $1,432 – $1,909.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 – $2,984 | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,074 – $1,432 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,685 – $3,580 | $1,933 – $2,578 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,431 – $4,575 | $2,470 – $3,294 | $1,647 – $2,196 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,879 – $5,171 | $2,793 – $3,723 | $1,862 – $2,482 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
Transport only, for 663 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.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 32 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Savannah | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Tallahassee to Columbus | ~172 mi | 1–3 days | $774 – $1,032 | $890 – $1,187 |
| Gainesville to Savannah | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Jacksonville to Augusta | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Tallahassee to Savannah | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Tallahassee to Atlanta | ~267 mi | 1–3 days | $1,202 – $1,602 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| Jacksonville to Columbus | ~283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Orlando to Savannah | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Gainesville to Columbus | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Tallahassee to Augusta | ~291 mi | 1–3 days | $1,310 – $1,746 | $1,506 – $2,008 |
| Gainesville to Augusta | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Jacksonville to Atlanta | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Tampa to Savannah | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Gainesville to Atlanta | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Saint Petersburg to Savannah | ~364 mi | 1–3 days | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Savannah | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Orlando to Augusta | ~399 mi | 1–3 days | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| Orlando to Columbus | ~401 mi | 3–7 days | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Tampa to Columbus | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Saint Petersburg to Columbus | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Orlando to Atlanta | 440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Cape Coral to Savannah | ~443 mi | 3–7 days | $1,994 – $2,658 | $2,293 – $3,057 |
| Tampa to Augusta | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Saint Petersburg to Augusta | ~462 mi | 3–7 days | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Savannah | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Tampa to Atlanta | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Saint Petersburg to Atlanta | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Hialeah to Savannah | ~503 mi | 3–7 days | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Augusta | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Miami to Savannah | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Cape Coral to Columbus | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Columbus | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Cape Coral to Augusta | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Atlanta | ~591 mi | 3–7 days | $2,660 – $3,546 | $3,058 – $4,078 |
| Cape Coral to Atlanta | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Augusta | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Columbus | ~612 mi | 3–7 days | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| Hialeah to Augusta | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Hialeah to Columbus | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Miami to Augusta | ~632 mi | 3–7 days | $2,844 – $3,792 | $3,271 – $4,361 |
| Miami to Columbus | ~635 mi | 3–7 days | $2,858 – $3,810 | $3,286 – $4,382 |
| Miami to Atlanta | 663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Hialeah to Atlanta | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 663 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Georgia end
711 household-goods carriers are based in Georgia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Atlanta runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,730 – $4,973 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,431 – $4,575 | $4,289 – $5,719 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Atlanta, the distance is 663 miles. From our model that is $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home and $3,431 – $4,575 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,148 – $2,864 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,432 – $1,909. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Georgia, distances run from 146 to 696 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Georgia take?
Miami to Atlanta is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Georgia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,432 – $1,909 for a two-bedroom home over 663 miles against $2,984 – $3,978 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $4,289 – $5,719 rather than $3,431 – $4,575.