Moving from Atlanta, GA to Bridgeport, CT
About 932 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Connecticut, 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 Bridgeport, CT covers about 932 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,194 – $5,592 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 43 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 932 miles between Georgia and Connecticut, 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 $4,194 – $5,592 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Bridgeport
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,146 – $4,194 | $2,265 – $3,020 | $1,510 – $2,013 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,775 – $5,033 | $2,718 – $3,624 | $1,812 – $2,416 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,194 – $5,592 | $3,020 – $4,026 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,823 – $6,431 | $3,473 – $4,630 | $2,315 – $3,087 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,452 – $7,270 | $3,926 – $5,234 | $2,617 – $3,489 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,291 – $8,388 | $4,530 – $6,039 | $3,020 – $4,026 |
Transport only, for an estimated 932 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 Bridgeport
932 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,660. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,194 to $5,592, 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 Bridgeport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 43 people a year (±36) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport. Going the other way: about 818 people a year (±523). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.1% of the 34,179 people a year who moved into Fairfield County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,684 people a year (±948) moving from Georgia to Connecticut and about 3,760 people a year (±1,767) from Connecticut to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 1,076 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 |
|---|---|
| Westchester County, NY | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New Haven County, CT | 4,130 ±601 |
| New York County, NY | 3,718 ±546 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,071 ±548 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,931 ±673 |
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 Bridgeport end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bridgeport: Alaska to Connecticut Moving (Easton, 2,155 trucks), Pedowitz Machinery Movers (Hauppauge, 67 trucks), Clancy Relocation & Logistics (Patterson, 56 trucks), Plycon Transportation Group (Kings Park, 41 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Connecticut, 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 Bridgeport
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 932 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Bridgeport
A local move inside Bridgeport later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Bridgeport are New Haven (about 19 mi), Stamford (about 23 mi), New Rochelle (about 42 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 Bridgeport: from New Haven, CT, from Hartford, CT, from New York City, NY, from Jersey City, NJ.
Atlanta to Bridgeport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Bridgeport?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 932 miles cost about $3,146 – $4,194 for a studio, $4,194 – $5,592 for a two-bedroom home and $4,823 – $6,431 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Bridgeport take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Bridgeport?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,013 – $2,684 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,194 – $5,592 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,020 – $4,026.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Bridgeport?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Bridgeport is in Connecticut, 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 Bridgeport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 43 people a year (margin of error ±36) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport.
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.