Moving from North Carolina to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Atlanta it is about 264 miles and about 5 hours; the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 160 to 492 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.
- ~264 miCharlotte → Atlanta
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,188+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 15,283 people moved from North Carolina to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,967), and about 19,031 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Atlanta it is about 264 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,188 – $1,584 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 15,283 people a year (±2,967), against about 19,031 (±4,094) from Georgia to North Carolina, so Georgia loses about 3,748 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | Fulton County | 776 ±402 |
| Wake County | Fulton County | 579 ±269 |
| Wake County | Cherokee County | 476 ±546* |
| Mecklenburg County | Cobb County | 382 ±212 |
| Cumberland County | Fulton County | 373 ±452* |
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.
Charlotte 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 North Carolina and Georgia.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to Georgia
At about 264 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,188 – $1,584 for a two-bedroom home and $1,366 – $1,822 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $855 – $1,140; a freight trailer is $570 – $760.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $891 – $1,188 | $642 – $855 | $428 – $570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,069 – $1,426 | $770 – $1,026 | $513 – $684 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,188 – $1,584 | $855 – $1,140 | $570 – $760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,366 – $1,822 | $984 – $1,312 | $656 – $874 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,544 – $2,059 | $1,112 – $1,483 | $741 – $988 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,283 – $1,711 | $855 – $1,140 |
Transport only, for an estimated 264 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 North Carolina to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Augusta | ~160 mi | 1–3 days | $720 – $960 | $828 – $1,104 |
| Fayetteville to Augusta | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Winston-Salem to Augusta | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Charlotte to Savannah | ~254 mi | 1–3 days | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Greensboro to Augusta | ~255 mi | 1–3 days | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Charlotte to Atlanta | ~264 mi | 1–3 days | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Chapel Hill to Augusta | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Fayetteville to Savannah | ~281 mi | 1–3 days | $1,265 – $1,686 | $1,454 – $1,939 |
| Durham to Augusta | ~288 mi | 1–3 days | $1,296 – $1,728 | $1,490 – $1,987 |
| Raleigh to Augusta | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Winston-Salem to Savannah | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Winston-Salem to Atlanta | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Greensboro to Savannah | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Chapel Hill to Savannah | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Raleigh to Savannah | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Charlotte to Columbus | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Durham to Savannah | ~348 mi | 1–3 days | $1,566 – $2,088 | $1,801 – $2,401 |
| Greensboro to Atlanta | ~357 mi | 1–3 days | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,847 – $2,463 |
| Fayetteville to Atlanta | ~375 mi | 1–3 days | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,941 – $2,587 |
| Chapel Hill to Atlanta | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Durham to Atlanta | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Raleigh to Atlanta | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Winston-Salem to Columbus | ~422 mi | 3–7 days | $1,899 – $2,532 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| Greensboro to Columbus | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Fayetteville to Columbus | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Chapel Hill to Columbus | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Durham to Columbus | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Raleigh to Columbus | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Atlanta, the distance is about 264 miles. From our model that is $1,188 – $1,584 for a two-bedroom home and $1,366 – $1,822 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $855 – $1,140 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $570 – $760. Across the 28 city pairs we price between North Carolina and Georgia, distances run from 160 to 492 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to Georgia take?
Charlotte to Atlanta is about 5 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Carolina to Georgia?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $570 – $760 for a two-bedroom home over 264 miles against $1,188 – $1,584 with full-service movers. A container, about $855 – $1,140, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 15,283 people (±2,967) moved from North Carolina to Georgia that year, against about 19,031 (±4,094) from Georgia to North Carolina. That makes North Carolina the 5th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.