Moving from Georgia to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Jackson it is about 408 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 337 to 620 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.
- ~408 miAtlanta → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,836+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,210 people moved from Georgia to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,580), and about 3,304 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Jackson it is about 408 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,836 – $2,448 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,210 people a year (±1,580), against about 3,304 (±1,354) from Mississippi to Georgia, so Mississippi loses about 94 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 6th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Harrison County | 203 ±196 |
| Terrell County | DeSoto County | 194 ±247* |
| Cobb County | Madison County | 193 ±259* |
| Gordon County | Harrison County | 180 ±162 |
| Fulton County | Lafayette County | 168 ±75 |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Mississippi
At about 408 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,836 – $2,448 for a two-bedroom home and $2,111 – $2,815 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,322 – $1,763; a freight trailer is $881 – $1,175.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,190 – $1,586 | $793 – $1,058 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,836 – $2,448 | $1,322 – $1,763 | $881 – $1,175 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,111 – $2,815 | $1,520 – $2,027 | $1,013 – $1,351 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,387 – $3,182 | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,146 – $1,528 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,754 – $3,672 | $1,983 – $2,644 | $1,322 – $1,763 |
Transport only, for an estimated 408 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Gulfport | ~337 mi | 1–3 days | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| Columbus to Jackson | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Atlanta to Jackson | ~408 mi | 3–7 days | $1,836 – $2,448 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| Atlanta to Gulfport | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Augusta to Gulfport | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Augusta to Jackson | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| Savannah to Gulfport | ~568 mi | 3–7 days | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Savannah to Jackson | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Jackson, the distance is about 408 miles. From our model that is $1,836 – $2,448 for a two-bedroom home and $2,111 – $2,815 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,322 – $1,763 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $881 – $1,175. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Georgia and Mississippi, distances run from 337 to 620 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Mississippi take?
Atlanta to Jackson is about 7 hours. 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $881 – $1,175 for a two-bedroom home over 408 miles against $1,836 – $2,448 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,322 – $1,763, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,210 people (±1,580) moved from Georgia to Mississippi that year, against about 3,304 (±1,354) from Mississippi to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 6th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.