Moving from Mississippi to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Atlanta it is about 408 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 337 to 620 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.
- ~408 miJackson → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,836+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,304 people moved from Mississippi to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,354), and about 3,210 went the other way. Between Jackson and Atlanta it is about 408 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,836 – $2,448 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,304 people a year (±1,354), against about 3,210 (±1,580) from Georgia to Mississippi, so Georgia gains about 94 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | Henry County | 371 ±357 |
| Tippah County | Fulton County | 342 ±463* |
| Lee County | Gwinnett County | 304 ±490* |
| Lamar County | DeKalb County | 209 ±277* |
| Rankin County | DeKalb County | 135 ±201* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Georgia
At about 408 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,836 – $2,448 for a two-bedroom home and $2,111 – $2,815 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,322 – $1,763; a freight trailer is $881 – $1,175.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,190 – $1,586 | $793 – $1,058 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,836 – $2,448 | $1,322 – $1,763 | $881 – $1,175 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,111 – $2,815 | $1,520 – $2,027 | $1,013 – $1,351 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,387 – $3,182 | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,146 – $1,528 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,754 – $3,672 | $1,983 – $2,644 | $1,322 – $1,763 |
Transport only, for an estimated 408 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 Mississippi to Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport to Columbus | ~337 mi | 1–3 days | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| Jackson to Columbus | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Jackson to Atlanta | ~408 mi | 3–7 days | $1,836 – $2,448 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| Gulfport to Atlanta | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Gulfport to Augusta | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Jackson to Augusta | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| Gulfport to Savannah | ~568 mi | 3–7 days | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Jackson to Savannah | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Atlanta, the distance is about 408 miles. From our model that is $1,836 – $2,448 for a two-bedroom home and $2,111 – $2,815 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,322 – $1,763 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $881 – $1,175. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Georgia, distances run from 337 to 620 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Georgia take?
Jackson to Atlanta is about 7 hours. 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 Mississippi to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $881 – $1,175 for a two-bedroom home over 408 miles against $1,836 – $2,448 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,322 – $1,763, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,304 people (±1,354) moved from Mississippi to Georgia that year, against about 3,210 (±1,580) from Georgia to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.