Moving from Minnesota to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Atlanta it is about 1,058 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 969 to 1,289 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.
- ~1,058 miMinneapolis → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,761+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 859 people moved from Minnesota to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±556), and about 1,183 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Atlanta it is about 1,058 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,761 – $6,348 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 859 people a year (±556), against about 1,183 (±651) from Georgia to Minnesota, so Georgia loses about 324 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 36th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Cobb County | 189 ±186 |
| Scott County | Cobb County | 180 ±232* |
| Anoka County | Gwinnett County | 112 ±142* |
| Hennepin County | DeKalb County | 89 ±184* |
| Otter Tail County | Muscogee County | 64 ±102* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Georgia
At about 1,058 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,761 – $6,348 for a two-bedroom home and $5,475 – $7,300 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,428 – $4,571; a freight trailer is $2,285 – $3,047.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,571 – $4,761 | $2,571 – $3,428 | $1,714 – $2,285 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,285 – $5,713 | $3,085 – $4,114 | $2,057 – $2,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,761 – $6,348 | $3,428 – $4,571 | $2,285 – $3,047 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,475 – $7,300 | $3,942 – $5,256 | $2,628 – $3,504 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,189 – $8,252 | $4,456 – $5,942 | $2,971 – $3,961 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,142 – $9,522 | $5,142 – $6,856 | $3,428 – $4,571 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,058 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 Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Atlanta | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Rochester to Columbus | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Saint Paul to Atlanta | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Minneapolis to Atlanta | ~1,058 mi | 3–7 days | $4,761 – $6,348 | $5,475 – $7,300 |
| Rochester to Augusta | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Saint Paul to Columbus | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Minneapolis to Columbus | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| Saint Paul to Augusta | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Minneapolis to Augusta | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Rochester to Savannah | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Saint Paul to Savannah | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Minneapolis to Savannah | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Atlanta, the distance is about 1,058 miles. From our model that is $4,761 – $6,348 for a two-bedroom home and $5,475 – $7,300 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,428 – $4,571 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,285 – $3,047. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Georgia, distances run from 969 to 1,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Georgia take?
Minneapolis to Atlanta 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 Minnesota to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,285 – $3,047 for a two-bedroom home over 1,058 miles against $4,761 – $6,348 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,428 – $4,571, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 859 people (±556) moved from Minnesota to Georgia that year, against about 1,183 (±651) from Georgia to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 36th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.