Moving from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD
About 672 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Maryland, 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 Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD covers about 672 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 203 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 672 miles between Georgia and Maryland, 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 $3,024 – $4,032 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 Atlanta to Baltimore
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,268 – $3,024 | $1,633 – $2,177 | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,722 – $3,629 | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,306 – $1,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,478 – $4,637 | $2,504 – $3,338 | $1,669 – $2,226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,931 – $5,242 | $2,830 – $3,774 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,266 – $4,355 | $2,177 – $2,903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 672 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, Atlanta to Baltimore
672 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,360. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,024 to $4,032, 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 Atlanta to Baltimore
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 203 people a year (±134) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore. Going the other way: about 158 people a year (±122). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.6% of the 36,766 people a year who moved into Baltimore city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,702 people a year (±2,720) moving from Georgia to Maryland and about 6,199 people a year (±1,461) from Maryland to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 497 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 11,856 ±1,573 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 2,021 ±435 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 1,660 ±464 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,175 ±247 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Baltimore end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Baltimore: Perry Moving Services (Baltimore, 28 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD (Columbia, 23 trucks), Bookstore Movers LLC (Hyattsville, 23 trucks), Good Season Moving LLC (Reisterstown, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Maryland, 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 Atlanta to Baltimore
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 672 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Baltimore
A local move inside Baltimore later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Baltimore are Annapolis (about 26 mi), Washington (about 42 mi), Arlington (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Baltimore: from Annapolis, MD, from Washington, DC, from Arlington, VA, from Frederick, MD.
Atlanta to Baltimore moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Baltimore?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 672 miles cost about $2,268 – $3,024 for a studio, $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Baltimore 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 Atlanta to Baltimore?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,452 – $1,935 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,024 – $4,032 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,177 – $2,903.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Baltimore?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Baltimore is in Maryland, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to Baltimore each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 203 people a year (margin of error ±134) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore.
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.