Moving from Atlanta, GA to Memphis, TN
About 392 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Tennessee, 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 Memphis, TN covers about 392 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,764 – $2,352 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 325 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 392 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,764 – $2,352. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,323 – $1,764 | $953 – $1,270 | $635 – $847 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,588 – $2,117 | $1,143 – $1,524 | $762 – $1,016 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,764 – $2,352 | $1,270 – $1,693 | $847 – $1,129 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,029 – $2,705 | $1,461 – $1,947 | $974 – $1,298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,293 – $3,058 | $1,651 – $2,201 | $1,101 – $1,468 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,646 – $3,528 | $1,905 – $2,540 | $1,270 – $1,693 |
Transport only, for an estimated 392 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 Memphis
392 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,960. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,764 to $2,352, 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 Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 325 people a year (±322) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 379 people a year (±276). Movers from Fulton County make up 1.0% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,786 people a year (±2,605) moving from Georgia to Tennessee and about 10,017 people a year (±2,556) from Tennessee to Georgia — a net gain for Tennessee of about 769 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 |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
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 Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Tennessee, 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 Memphis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 392 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Memphis
A local move inside Memphis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 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 Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Atlanta to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 392 miles cost about $1,323 – $1,764 for a studio, $1,764 – $2,352 for a two-bedroom home and $2,029 – $2,705 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Memphis take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $847 – $1,129 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,764 – $2,352 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,270 – $1,693.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Memphis?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Memphis is in Tennessee, 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 Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 325 people a year (margin of error ±322) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.