Moving from Augusta, GA to Detroit, MI
About 717 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Michigan, 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 Augusta, GA to Detroit, MI covers about 717 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,227 – $4,302 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 150 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 717 miles between Georgia and Michigan, 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 $3,227 – $4,302 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Augusta to Detroit
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,742 – $2,323 | $1,162 – $1,549 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,904 – $3,872 | $2,091 – $2,788 | $1,394 – $1,858 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,227 – $4,302 | $2,323 – $3,097 | $1,549 – $2,065 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,710 – $4,947 | $2,672 – $3,562 | $1,781 – $2,375 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,194 – $5,593 | $3,020 – $4,027 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,840 – $6,453 | $3,485 – $4,646 | $2,323 – $3,097 |
Transport only, for an estimated 717 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, Augusta to Detroit
717 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,227 to $4,302, 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 Augusta to Detroit
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 150 people a year (±130) moved from Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta, to Wayne County, MI, home to Detroit. Going the other way: about 7 people a year (±12). Movers from Richmond County make up 0.3% of the 55,518 people a year who moved into Wayne County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,948 people a year (±2,418) moving from Georgia to Michigan and about 3,434 people a year (±1,408) from Michigan to Georgia — a net gain for Michigan of about 514 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,875 ±979 |
| Aiken County, SC | 885 ±353 |
| Fulton County, GA | 754 ±481 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 434 ±196 |
| Chatham County, GA | 428 ±174 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 13,518 ±1,232 |
| Macomb County, MI | 7,434 ±1,075 |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,454 ±349 |
| Ingham County, MI | 1,103 ±254 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Augusta (17 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adsi Moving Systems IncUSDOT 754250 | Augusta · 9 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | — |
| H & S Transfer CompanyincUSDOT 92748 | Augusta · 3 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | — |
| Budget Movers of Augusta IncUSDOT 2145512 | Augusta · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | — |
| Monro Moving & StorageUSDOT 2799088 | Augusta · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | — |
| Hustle and Muscle Moving Company LLCUSDOT 4156416 | Evans · 13 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Acme Moving & StorageUSDOT 92674 | Augusta · 9 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Detroit end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Detroit: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Michigan, 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 Augusta to Detroit
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 717 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Detroit
A local move inside Detroit later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Detroit are Ann Arbor (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 62 mi), Lansing (about 95 mi).
Other routes from Augusta
All routes from Augusta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Columbia, SC | ~76 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Augusta to Greenville, SC | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Augusta to Savannah, GA | ~127 mi | $572 – $762 |
| Augusta to Charlotte, NC | ~160 mi | $720 – $960 |
| Augusta to Atlanta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Augusta to Columbus, GA | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Augusta to Fayetteville, NC | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Augusta to Tampa, FL | ~446 mi | $2,007 – $2,676 |
Also moving to Detroit: from Ann Arbor, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Cleveland, OH.
Augusta to Detroit moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Detroit?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 717 miles cost about $2,420 – $3,227 for a studio, $3,227 – $4,302 for a two-bedroom home and $3,710 – $4,947 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Augusta to Detroit take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Augusta to Detroit?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,549 – $2,065 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,227 – $4,302 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,323 – $3,097.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Augusta to Detroit?
Yes. Augusta is in Georgia and Detroit is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of Augusta hold it.
How many people move from Augusta to Detroit each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 150 people a year (margin of error ±130) moved from Richmond County, which contains Augusta, to Wayne County, which contains Detroit.
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.