Moving from Georgia to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Philadelphia it is 776 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 576 to 891 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.
- 776 miAtlanta → Philadelphia
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,492+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 5,227 people moved from Georgia to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,144), and about 7,365 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Philadelphia it is 776 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,492 – $4,656 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,227 people a year (±2,144), against about 7,365 (±2,340) from Pennsylvania to Georgia, so Pennsylvania loses about 2,138 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 13th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan County | Monroe County | 380 ±468* |
| DeKalb County | Allegheny County | 245 ±165 |
| Fulton County | Allegheny County | 175 ±93 |
| Carroll County | York County | 173 ±253* |
| DeKalb County | Beaver County | 150 ±162* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Pennsylvania
At 776 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,514 – $3,352; a freight trailer is $1,676 – $2,235.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,143 – $4,190 | $2,263 – $3,017 | $1,509 – $2,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $2,514 – $3,352 | $1,676 – $2,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $2,891 – $3,855 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,540 – $6,053 | $3,269 – $4,358 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
Transport only, for 776 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 Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Pittsburgh | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Atlanta to Pittsburgh | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Augusta to Harrisburg | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Savannah to Pittsburgh | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Augusta to Philadelphia | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Augusta to Erie | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Augusta to Allentown | ~710 mi | 3–7 days | $3,195 – $4,260 | $3,674 – $4,899 |
| Columbus to Pittsburgh | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Atlanta to Harrisburg | ~713 mi | 3–7 days | $3,209 – $4,278 | $3,690 – $4,920 |
| Savannah to Harrisburg | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Atlanta to Erie | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Savannah to Philadelphia | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Atlanta to Philadelphia | 776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Savannah to Allentown | ~777 mi | 3–7 days | $3,497 – $4,662 | $4,021 – $5,361 |
| Atlanta to Allentown | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Columbus to Harrisburg | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Savannah to Erie | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Columbus to Erie | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Columbus to Philadelphia | ~869 mi | 3–7 days | $3,911 – $5,214 | $4,497 – $5,996 |
| Columbus to Allentown | ~891 mi | 3–7 days | $4,010 – $5,346 | $4,611 – $6,148 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Philadelphia, the distance is 776 miles. From our model that is $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,514 – $3,352 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,676 – $2,235. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Georgia and Pennsylvania, distances run from 576 to 891 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Pennsylvania take?
Atlanta to Philadelphia is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,676 – $2,235 for a two-bedroom home over 776 miles against $3,492 – $4,656 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,514 – $3,352, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,227 people (±2,144) moved from Georgia to Pennsylvania that year, against about 7,365 (±2,340) from Pennsylvania to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 13th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.