Moving from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans, LA
About 495 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Louisiana, 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 New Orleans, LA covers about 495 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,228 – $2,970 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 344 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 495 miles between Georgia and Louisiana, 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 $2,228 – $2,970 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to New Orleans
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,671 – $2,228 | $1,203 – $1,604 | $802 – $1,069 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,005 – $2,673 | $1,443 – $1,925 | $962 – $1,283 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,228 – $2,970 | $1,604 – $2,138 | $1,069 – $1,426 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,562 – $3,416 | $1,844 – $2,459 | $1,230 – $1,639 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,896 – $3,861 | $2,085 – $2,780 | $1,390 – $1,853 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,341 – $4,455 | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,604 – $2,138 |
Transport only, for an estimated 495 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 New Orleans
495 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,475. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,228 to $2,970, 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 New Orleans
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 344 people a year (±199) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans. Going the other way: about 171 people a year (±264). Movers from Fulton County make up 1.7% of the 20,749 people a year who moved into Orleans Parish from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,919 people a year (±1,695) moving from Georgia to Louisiana and about 6,487 people a year (±2,221) from Louisiana to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 2,568 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 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 4,817 ±679 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 1,172 ±390 |
| Harris County, TX | 662 ±203 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 630 ±272 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 451 ±173 |
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 New Orleans end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New Orleans: American Machinery Movers Inc (Jefferson, 24 trucks), Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc (Harahan, 8 trucks), Lee Moving and Storage Inc (New Orleans, 5 trucks), Atmosphere Movers (Mandeville, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Louisiana, 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 New Orleans
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 495 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in New Orleans
A local move inside New Orleans later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $425 – $691 for a two-bedroom home and $705 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New Orleans are Gulfport (about 76 mi), Baton Rouge (about 87 mi), Lafayette (about 138 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 New Orleans: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Lafayette, LA, from Shreveport, LA, from Houston, TX.
Atlanta to New Orleans moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to New Orleans?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 495 miles cost about $1,671 – $2,228 for a studio, $2,228 – $2,970 for a two-bedroom home and $2,562 – $3,416 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to New Orleans take?
The drive is about 9 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 Atlanta to New Orleans?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,069 – $1,426 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,228 – $2,970 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,604 – $2,138.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to New Orleans?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and New Orleans is in Louisiana, 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 New Orleans each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 344 people a year (margin of error ±199) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Orleans Parish, which contains New Orleans.
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.