Moving from Georgia to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Virginia Beach it is about 606 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 443 to 722 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.
- ~606 miAtlanta → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,727+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 9,219 people moved from Georgia to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,137), and about 10,298 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Virginia Beach it is about 606 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,727 – $3,636 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,219 people a year (±3,137), against about 10,298 (±3,734) from Virginia to Georgia, so Virginia loses about 1,079 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 11th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Roanoke City | 512 ±680* |
| Fulton County | Fairfax County | 318 ±198 |
| Houston County | York County | 306 ±365* |
| Catoosa County | Chesterfield County | 305 ±441* |
| Fulton County | Virginia Beach City | 230 ±284* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Virginia
At about 606 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,727 – $3,636 for a two-bedroom home and $3,136 – $4,181 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,963 – $2,618; a freight trailer is $1,309 – $1,745.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,767 – $2,356 | $1,178 – $1,571 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,727 – $3,636 | $1,963 – $2,618 | $1,309 – $1,745 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,136 – $4,181 | $2,258 – $3,011 | $1,505 – $2,007 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,545 – $4,727 | $2,552 – $3,403 | $1,702 – $2,269 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,091 – $5,454 | $2,945 – $3,927 | $1,963 – $2,618 |
Transport only, for an estimated 606 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Richmond | ~443 mi | 3–7 days | $1,994 – $2,658 | $2,293 – $3,057 |
| Augusta to Chesapeake | ~455 mi | 3–7 days | $2,048 – $2,730 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
| Augusta to Norfolk | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Augusta to Virginia Beach | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Savannah to Chesapeake | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Savannah to Norfolk | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Savannah to Richmond | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Savannah to Virginia Beach | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Augusta to Arlington | ~539 mi | 3–7 days | $2,426 – $3,234 | $2,789 – $3,719 |
| Atlanta to Richmond | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Atlanta to Chesapeake | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Atlanta to Norfolk | ~588 mi | 3–7 days | $2,646 – $3,528 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| Atlanta to Virginia Beach | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Savannah to Arlington | ~607 mi | 3–7 days | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
| Atlanta to Arlington | ~628 mi | 3–7 days | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Columbus to Richmond | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Columbus to Chesapeake | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Columbus to Norfolk | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Columbus to Virginia Beach | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Columbus to Arlington | ~722 mi | 3–7 days | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 606 miles. From our model that is $2,727 – $3,636 for a two-bedroom home and $3,136 – $4,181 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,963 – $2,618 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,309 – $1,745. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Georgia and Virginia, distances run from 443 to 722 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Virginia take?
Atlanta to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,309 – $1,745 for a two-bedroom home over 606 miles against $2,727 – $3,636 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,963 – $2,618, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,219 people (±3,137) moved from Georgia to Virginia that year, against about 10,298 (±3,734) from Virginia to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 11th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.