Moving from Georgia to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Providence it is about 1,049 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 942 to 1,142 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.
- ~1,049 miAtlanta → Providence
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,721+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 768 people moved from Georgia to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±520), and about 0 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Providence it is about 1,049 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,721 – $6,294 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 768 people a year (±520), against about 0 (±232) from Rhode Island to Georgia, so Rhode Island gains about 768 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 12th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow County | Bristol County | 131 ±189* |
| Clarke County | Washington County | 107 ±164* |
| Fulton County | Providence County | 85 ±87* |
| Cobb County | Providence County | 78 ±105* |
| Chattahoochee County | Newport County | 67 ±77* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Rhode Island
At about 1,049 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,721 – $6,294 for a two-bedroom home and $5,429 – $7,238 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,399 – $4,532; a freight trailer is $2,266 – $3,021.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,540 – $4,721 | $2,549 – $3,399 | $1,699 – $2,266 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,248 – $5,665 | $3,059 – $4,079 | $2,039 – $2,719 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,721 – $6,294 | $3,399 – $4,532 | $2,266 – $3,021 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,429 – $7,238 | $3,909 – $5,211 | $2,606 – $3,474 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,137 – $8,182 | $4,418 – $5,891 | $2,946 – $3,927 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,081 – $9,441 | $5,098 – $6,798 | $3,399 – $4,532 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,049 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 Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Warwick | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Augusta to Providence | ~951 mi | 3–7 days | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Savannah to Warwick | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Savannah to Providence | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Atlanta to Warwick | ~1,041 mi | 3–7 days | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Atlanta to Providence | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Columbus to Warwick | ~1,134 mi | 3–7 days | $5,103 – $6,804 | $5,868 – $7,825 |
| Columbus to Providence | ~1,142 mi | 3–7 days | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Providence, the distance is about 1,049 miles. From our model that is $4,721 – $6,294 for a two-bedroom home and $5,429 – $7,238 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,399 – $4,532 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,266 – $3,021. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Georgia and Rhode Island, distances run from 942 to 1,142 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Rhode Island take?
Atlanta to Providence 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,266 – $3,021 for a two-bedroom home over 1,049 miles against $4,721 – $6,294 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,399 – $4,532, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 768 people (±520) moved from Georgia to Rhode Island that year, against about 0 (±232) from Rhode Island to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 12th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.