Moving from Georgia to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Boston it is 1,111 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 916 to 1,185 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- 1,111 miAtlanta → Boston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,000+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,513 people moved from Georgia to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,568), and about 4,877 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Boston it is 1,111 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,000 – $6,666 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,513 people a year (±1,568), against about 4,877 (±2,140) from Massachusetts to Georgia, so Massachusetts loses about 1,364 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 13th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County | Norfolk County | 345 ±385* |
| Fulton County | Suffolk County | 344 ±233 |
| Fulton County | Middlesex County | 320 ±139 |
| Ware County | Hampden County | 222 ±286* |
| Forsyth County | Norfolk County | 165 ±160 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Atlanta to Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Massachusetts
At 1,111 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,000 – $6,666 for a two-bedroom home and $5,749 – $7,666 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,600 – $4,800; a freight trailer is $2,400 – $3,200.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,750 – $5,000 | $2,700 – $3,600 | $1,800 – $2,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,500 – $5,999 | $3,240 – $4,320 | $2,160 – $2,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,000 – $6,666 | $3,600 – $4,800 | $2,400 – $3,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,749 – $7,666 | $4,140 – $5,519 | $2,760 – $3,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,499 – $8,666 | $4,680 – $6,239 | $3,120 – $4,160 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,499 – $9,999 | $5,399 – $7,199 | $3,600 – $4,800 |
Transport only, for 1,111 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Springfield | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Augusta to Worcester | ~958 mi | 3–7 days | $4,311 – $5,748 | $4,958 – $6,610 |
| Savannah to Springfield | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Augusta to Boston | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Atlanta to Springfield | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Savannah to Worcester | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Savannah to Boston | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Atlanta to Worcester | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Columbus to Springfield | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Atlanta to Boston | 1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Columbus to Worcester | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Columbus to Boston | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia directory ranks them. At the Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts to Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Boston, the distance is 1,111 miles. From our model that is $5,000 – $6,666 for a two-bedroom home and $5,749 – $7,666 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,600 – $4,800 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,400 – $3,200. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and Massachusetts, distances run from 916 to 1,185 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Massachusetts take?
Atlanta to Boston is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Massachusetts is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,400 – $3,200 for a two-bedroom home over 1,111 miles against $5,000 – $6,666 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,600 – $4,800, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,513 people (±1,568) moved from Georgia to Massachusetts that year, against about 4,877 (±2,140) from Massachusetts to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 13th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.