Moving from Baltimore, MD to Atlanta, GA
About 672 miles across a state line, from Maryland into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Baltimore, MD to Atlanta, GA covers about 672 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 158 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 672 miles between Maryland and Georgia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,024 – $4,032 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Baltimore to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,268 – $3,024 | $1,633 – $2,177 | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,722 – $3,629 | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,306 – $1,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,478 – $4,637 | $2,504 – $3,338 | $1,669 – $2,226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,931 – $5,242 | $2,830 – $3,774 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,266 – $4,355 | $2,177 – $2,903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 672 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Baltimore to Atlanta
672 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,360. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,024 to $4,032, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Baltimore to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 158 people a year (±122) moved from Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 203 people a year (±134). Movers from Baltimore city make up 0.2% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,199 people a year (±1,461) moving from Maryland to Georgia and about 5,702 people a year (±2,720) from Georgia to Maryland — a net gain for Georgia of about 497 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 14,168 ±1,555 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 3,465 ±1,012 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 1,665 ±567 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,602 ±463 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,088 ±293 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Baltimore (252 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 85 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.6% of their 536 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 0 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 13 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 29 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Good Season Moving LLCUSDOT 2428832 | Reisterstown · 16 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 16.7% of 30 |
| Glamour Moving Company IncUSDOT 517243 | Westminster · 27 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Great Nation Moving LLCUSDOT 1775695 | Rockville · 30 mi | 14 trucks | 31 | 0.0% of 17 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maryland into Georgia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Baltimore to Atlanta
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 672 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Baltimore
All routes from Baltimore, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Annapolis, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Washington, DC | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Arlington, VA | ~45 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Frederick, MD | ~51 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Harrisburg, PA | ~81 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA | ~104 mi | $468 – $624 |
| Baltimore to New York City, NY | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Baltimore to Norfolk, VA | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Baltimore to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 672 miles cost about $2,268 – $3,024 for a studio, $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baltimore to Atlanta take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baltimore to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,452 – $1,935 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,024 – $4,032 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,177 – $2,903.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baltimore to Atlanta?
Yes. Baltimore is in Maryland and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Baltimore hold it.
How many people move from Baltimore to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 158 people a year (margin of error ±122) moved from Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.