Moving from Massachusetts to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Atlanta it is 1,111 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 916 to 1,185 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.
- 1,111 miBoston → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,000+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 4,877 people moved from Massachusetts to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,140), and about 3,513 went the other way. Between Boston and Atlanta it is 1,111 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,000 – $6,666 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,877 people a year (±2,140), against about 3,513 (±1,568) from Georgia to Massachusetts, so Georgia gains about 1,364 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 17th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | Fulton County | 226 ±137 |
| Worcester County | Forsyth County | 202 ±292* |
| Norfolk County | Fulton County | 167 ±158 |
| Worcester County | Fulton County | 153 ±158* |
| Middlesex County | Henry County | 132 ±207* |
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.
Boston to Atlanta, 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 Massachusetts and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Georgia
At 1,111 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,000 – $6,666 for a two-bedroom home and $5,749 – $7,666 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,600 – $4,800; a freight trailer is $2,400 – $3,200.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,750 – $5,000 | $2,700 – $3,600 | $1,800 – $2,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,500 – $5,999 | $3,240 – $4,320 | $2,160 – $2,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,000 – $6,666 | $3,600 – $4,800 | $2,400 – $3,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,749 – $7,666 | $4,140 – $5,519 | $2,760 – $3,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,499 – $8,666 | $4,680 – $6,239 | $3,120 – $4,160 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,499 – $9,999 | $5,399 – $7,199 | $3,600 – $4,800 |
Transport only, for 1,111 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 Massachusetts to Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Augusta | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Worcester to Augusta | ~958 mi | 3–7 days | $4,311 – $5,748 | $4,958 – $6,610 |
| Springfield to Savannah | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Boston to Augusta | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Springfield to Atlanta | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Worcester to Savannah | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Boston to Savannah | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Worcester to Atlanta | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Springfield to Columbus | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Boston to Atlanta | 1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Worcester to Columbus | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Boston to Columbus | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Atlanta, the distance is 1,111 miles. From our model that is $5,000 – $6,666 for a two-bedroom home and $5,749 – $7,666 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,600 – $4,800 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,400 – $3,200. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Georgia, distances run from 916 to 1,185 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Georgia take?
Boston to Atlanta is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Massachusetts to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,400 – $3,200 for a two-bedroom home over 1,111 miles against $5,000 – $6,666 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,600 – $4,800, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,877 people (±2,140) moved from Massachusetts to Georgia that year, against about 3,513 (±1,568) from Georgia to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 17th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.