Moving from Georgiato Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Miami it is 663 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 146 to 696 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Atlanta to Miami, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Georgia and Florida.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Florida
At 663 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home and $3,431 – $4,575 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,148 – $2,864; a freight trailer is $1,432 – $1,909.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 – $2,984 | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,074 – $1,432 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,685 – $3,580 | $1,933 – $2,578 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,431 – $4,575 | $2,470 – $3,294 | $1,647 – $2,196 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,879 – $5,171 | $2,793 – $3,723 | $1,862 – $2,482 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
Transport only, for 663 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.
City-to-city routes from Georgia to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 33 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah to Jacksonville | ~146 mi | 1–3 days | $657 – $876 | $756 – $1,007 |
| Columbus to Tallahassee | ~172 mi | 1–3 days | $774 – $1,032 | $890 – $1,187 |
| Savannah to Gainesville | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Augusta to Jacksonville | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Savannah to Tallahassee | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Atlanta to Tallahassee | ~267 mi | 1–3 days | $1,202 – $1,602 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| Columbus to Jacksonville | ~283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Savannah to Orlando | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Columbus to Gainesville | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Augusta to Tallahassee | ~291 mi | 1–3 days | $1,310 – $1,746 | $1,506 – $2,008 |
| Augusta to Gainesville | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Atlanta to Jacksonville | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Savannah to Tampa | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Atlanta to Gainesville | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Savannah to Saint Petersburg | ~364 mi | 1–3 days | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Savannah to Port Saint Lucie | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Augusta to Orlando | ~399 mi | 1–3 days | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| Columbus to Orlando | ~401 mi | 3–7 days | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Columbus to Tampa | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Columbus to Saint Petersburg | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Atlanta to Orlando | 440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Savannah to Cape Coral | ~443 mi | 3–7 days | $1,994 – $2,658 | $2,293 – $3,057 |
| Augusta to Tampa | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Augusta to Saint Petersburg | ~462 mi | 3–7 days | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| Savannah to Fort Lauderdale | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Atlanta to Tampa | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Atlanta to Saint Petersburg | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Savannah to Hialeah | ~503 mi | 3–7 days | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Augusta to Port Saint Lucie | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Savannah to Miami | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Columbus to Cape Coral | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Columbus to Port Saint Lucie | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Augusta to Cape Coral | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Atlanta to Port Saint Lucie | ~591 mi | 3–7 days | $2,660 – $3,546 | $3,058 – $4,078 |
| Atlanta to Cape Coral | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Augusta to Fort Lauderdale | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Columbus to Fort Lauderdale | ~612 mi | 3–7 days | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| Augusta to Hialeah | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Columbus to Hialeah | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Augusta to Miami | ~632 mi | 3–7 days | $2,844 – $3,792 | $3,271 – $4,361 |
| Columbus to Miami | ~635 mi | 3–7 days | $2,858 – $3,810 | $3,286 – $4,382 |
| Atlanta to Miami | 663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Atlanta to Hialeah | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 663 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Georgia
711 household-goods carriers in Georgia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bulldog Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 1187702 · 57 trucks
- Atlanta Peach Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 797586 · 39 trucks
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Atlanta · USDOT 1727120 · 27 trucks
- General Movers Llc, Lithonia · USDOT 1914057 · 25 trucks
- Wirks Moving & Storage Inc, Marietta · USDOT 1942465 · 24 trucks
At the Florida end
2,045 household-goods carriers are based in Florida — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Miami runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,730 – $4,973 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,431 – $4,575 | $4,289 – $5,719 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Miami, the distance is 663 miles. From our model that is $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home and $3,431 – $4,575 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,148 – $2,864 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,432 – $1,909. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Georgia and Florida, distances run from 146 to 696 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Florida take?
Atlanta to Miami is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Georgia to Florida?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Georgia into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,432 – $1,909 for a two-bedroom home over 663 miles against $2,984 – $3,978 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $4,289 – $5,719 rather than $3,431 – $4,575.