Moving from Atlanta, GA to Orlando, FL
440 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to Orlando, FL 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 792 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 440 miles between Georgia and Florida, 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 Atlanta to Orlando
| 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, Atlanta to Orlando
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 Atlanta to Orlando
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 792 people a year (±357) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Orange County, FL, home to Orlando. Going the other way: about 574 people a year (±208). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.9% of the 88,876 people a year who moved into Orange County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 34,388 people a year (±6,124) moving from Georgia to Florida and about 52,371 people a year (±8,290) from Florida to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 17,983 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 |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 10,288 ±1,351 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 5,872 ±1,121 |
| Osceola County, FL | 5,759 ±1,185 |
| Broward County, FL | 4,137 ±961 |
| Polk County, FL | 2,770 ±833 |
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 Orlando end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Orlando: 1st Class Moving and Storage (Orlando, 16 trucks), Sebastian Moving and More LLC (Apopka, 16 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Seminole County (Casselberry, 14 trucks), Central Moving & Storage Inc (Orlando, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Florida, 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 Orlando
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 Orlando
A local move inside Orlando 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 Orlando are Tampa (about 90 mi), Saint Petersburg (about 110 mi), Gainesville (about 114 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 Orlando: from Tampa, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Gainesville, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Atlanta to Orlando moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Orlando?
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 Atlanta to Orlando 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 Atlanta to Orlando?
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 Atlanta to Orlando?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Orlando is in Florida, 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 Orlando each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 792 people a year (margin of error ±357) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Orange County, which contains Orlando.
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.