Moving from Orlando, FL to Atlanta, GA
440 miles across a state line, from Florida into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Orlando, FL to Atlanta, GA covers 440 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,980 – $2,640 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 574 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 440 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 $1,980 – $2,640 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Orlando to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,069 – $1,426 | $713 – $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,283 – $1,711 | $855 – $1,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 – $2,640 | $1,426 – $1,901 | $950 – $1,267 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,277 – $3,036 | $1,639 – $2,186 | $1,093 – $1,457 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,574 – $3,432 | $1,853 – $2,471 | $1,236 – $1,647 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,970 – $3,960 | $2,138 – $2,851 | $1,426 – $1,901 |
Transport only, for 440 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, Orlando to Atlanta
440 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,200. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,980 to $2,640, 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 Orlando to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 574 people a year (±208) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 792 people a year (±357). Movers from Orange 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 |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 11,653 ±1,462 |
| Osceola County, FL | 8,843 ±1,432 |
| Lake County, FL | 5,644 ±1,426 |
| Polk County, FL | 3,685 ±946 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,956 ±631 |
| 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
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Orlando (149 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.7% of their 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Moving and StorageUSDOT 2516919 | Orlando · 6 mi | 16 trucks | 28 | 12.5% of 16 |
| Sebastian Moving and More LLCUSDOT 1575104 | Apopka · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 8 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Two Men and A Truck Seminole CountyUSDOT 1170208 | Casselberry · 9 mi | 14 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2285840 | Orlando · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 6 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Osceola Movers LLCUSDOT 2544712 | Kissimmee · 21 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 1776 Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2303737 | Orlando · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Orlando 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 440 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 Orlando
All routes from Orlando, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando to Tampa, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Orlando to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Orlando to Gainesville, FL | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Orlando to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Orlando to Jacksonville, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Orlando to Cape Coral, FL | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Orlando to Miami, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Orlando to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over 440 miles cost about $1,485 – $1,980 for a studio, $1,980 – $2,640 for a two-bedroom home and $2,277 – $3,036 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to Atlanta take?
The drive is about 8 hours, 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 Orlando to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $950 – $1,267 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,980 – $2,640 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,426 – $1,901.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Orlando to Atlanta?
Yes. Orlando 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. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Orlando hold it.
How many people move from Orlando to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 574 people a year (margin of error ±208) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, 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.