Moving from Georgia to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Minneapolis it is about 1,058 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 969 to 1,289 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.
- ~1,058 miAtlanta → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,761+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,183 people moved from Georgia to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±651), and about 859 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Minneapolis it is about 1,058 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,761 – $6,348 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,183 people a year (±651), against about 859 (±556) from Minnesota to Georgia, so Minnesota gains about 324 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 24th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Hennepin County | 224 ±242* |
| DeKalb County | Hennepin County | 223 ±253* |
| Paulding County | Ramsey County | 174 ±249* |
| Floyd County | Winona County | 116 ±159* |
| Muscogee County | Hennepin County | 101 ±150* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Minnesota
At about 1,058 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,761 – $6,348 for a two-bedroom home and $5,475 – $7,300 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,428 – $4,571; a freight trailer is $2,285 – $3,047.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,571 – $4,761 | $2,571 – $3,428 | $1,714 – $2,285 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,285 – $5,713 | $3,085 – $4,114 | $2,057 – $2,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,761 – $6,348 | $3,428 – $4,571 | $2,285 – $3,047 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,475 – $7,300 | $3,942 – $5,256 | $2,628 – $3,504 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,189 – $8,252 | $4,456 – $5,942 | $2,971 – $3,961 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,142 – $9,522 | $5,142 – $6,856 | $3,428 – $4,571 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,058 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 Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Rochester | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Columbus to Rochester | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Atlanta to Saint Paul | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Atlanta to Minneapolis | ~1,058 mi | 3–7 days | $4,761 – $6,348 | $5,475 – $7,300 |
| Augusta to Rochester | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Columbus to Saint Paul | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Columbus to Minneapolis | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| Augusta to Saint Paul | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Augusta to Minneapolis | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Savannah to Rochester | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Savannah to Saint Paul | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Savannah to Minneapolis | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,058 miles. From our model that is $4,761 – $6,348 for a two-bedroom home and $5,475 – $7,300 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,428 – $4,571 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,285 – $3,047. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and Minnesota, distances run from 969 to 1,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Minnesota take?
Atlanta to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,285 – $3,047 for a two-bedroom home over 1,058 miles against $4,761 – $6,348 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,428 – $4,571, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,183 people (±651) moved from Georgia to Minnesota that year, against about 859 (±556) from Minnesota to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 24th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.