Moving from Georgia to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Newark it is 877 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 770 to 966 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.
- 877 miAtlanta → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,947+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,764 people moved from Georgia to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±778), and about 6,770 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Newark it is 877 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,947 – $5,262 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,764 people a year (±778), against about 6,770 (±2,580) from New Jersey to Georgia, so New Jersey loses about 5,006 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 16th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | Camden County | 602 ±840* |
| Cobb County | Middlesex County | 464 ±146 |
| DeKalb County | Middlesex County | 240 ±333* |
| Cobb County | Mercer County | 137 ±70 |
| Gwinnett County | Burlington County | 126 ±191* |
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 Newark, 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 New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Georgia to New Jersey
At 877 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,947 – $5,262 for a two-bedroom home and $4,538 – $6,051 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,841 – $3,789; a freight trailer is $1,894 – $2,526.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,960 – $3,947 | $2,131 – $2,841 | $1,421 – $1,894 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,552 – $4,736 | $2,557 – $3,410 | $1,705 – $2,273 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,947 – $5,262 | $2,841 – $3,789 | $1,894 – $2,526 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,538 – $6,051 | $3,268 – $4,357 | $2,178 – $2,905 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,130 – $6,841 | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,463 – $3,283 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,920 – $7,893 | $4,262 – $5,683 | $2,841 – $3,789 |
Transport only, for 877 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 New Jersey
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 Newark | ~770 mi | 3–7 days | $3,465 – $4,620 | $3,985 – $5,313 |
| Augusta to Jersey City | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Augusta to Paterson | ~781 mi | 3–7 days | $3,515 – $4,686 | $4,042 – $5,389 |
| Savannah to Newark | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Savannah to Jersey City | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Savannah to Paterson | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| Atlanta to Jersey City | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Atlanta to Paterson | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Atlanta to Newark | 877 mi | 3–7 days | $3,947 – $5,262 | $4,538 – $6,051 |
| Columbus to Newark | ~957 mi | 3–7 days | $4,307 – $5,742 | $4,952 – $6,603 |
| Columbus to Jersey City | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Columbus to Paterson | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
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 New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey 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 New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Newark, the distance is 877 miles. From our model that is $3,947 – $5,262 for a two-bedroom home and $4,538 – $6,051 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,841 – $3,789 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,894 – $2,526. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and New Jersey, distances run from 770 to 966 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to New Jersey take?
Atlanta to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Georgia into New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,894 – $2,526 for a two-bedroom home over 877 miles against $3,947 – $5,262 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,841 – $3,789, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,764 people (±778) moved from Georgia to New Jersey that year, against about 6,770 (±2,580) from New Jersey to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 16th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.