Moving from Augusta, GA to Tampa, FL
About 446 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Florida, 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 Tampa, FL covers about 446 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,007 – $2,676 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 223 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 446 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 $2,007 – $2,676 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 Augusta to Tampa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,505 – $2,007 | $1,084 – $1,445 | $723 – $963 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,806 – $2,408 | $1,301 – $1,734 | $867 – $1,156 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,007 – $2,676 | $1,445 – $1,927 | $963 – $1,284 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,308 – $3,077 | $1,662 – $2,216 | $1,108 – $1,477 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,609 – $3,479 | $1,879 – $2,505 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,011 – $4,014 | $2,168 – $2,890 | $1,445 – $1,927 |
Transport only, for an estimated 446 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 Tampa
446 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,230. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,007 to $2,676, 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 Tampa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 223 people a year (±206) moved from Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta, to Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa. Going the other way: about 123 people a year (±118). Movers from Richmond County make up 0.3% of the 85,114 people a year who moved into Hillsborough 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 6,065 ±1,092 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 5,974 ±722 |
| Polk County, FL | 4,570 ±719 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 3,448 ±888 |
| Orange County, FL | 2,624 ±630 |
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 Tampa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tampa: First Class Moving Systems Inc (Tampa, 50 trucks), Good Greek Moving and Storage (Plant City, 34 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Oldsmar, 10 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Largo, 10 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 Augusta to Tampa
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 446 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Tampa
A local move inside Tampa 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 Tampa are Saint Petersburg (about 20 mi), Orlando (about 90 mi), Cape Coral (about 110 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 Cincinnati, OH | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
Also moving to Tampa: from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Gainesville, FL.
Augusta to Tampa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Tampa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 446 miles cost about $1,505 – $2,007 for a studio, $2,007 – $2,676 for a two-bedroom home and $2,308 – $3,077 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Augusta to Tampa 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 Augusta to Tampa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $963 – $1,284 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,007 – $2,676 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,445 – $1,927.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Augusta to Tampa?
Yes. Augusta is in Georgia and Tampa is in Florida, 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 Tampa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 223 people a year (margin of error ±206) moved from Richmond County, which contains Augusta, to Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa.
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.