Moving from New Jersey to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Atlanta it is 877 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 770 to 966 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.
- 877 miNewark → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,947+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 6,770 people moved from New Jersey to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,580), and about 1,764 went the other way. Between Newark and Atlanta it is 877 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,947 – $5,262 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,770 people a year (±2,580), against about 1,764 (±778) from Georgia to New Jersey, so Georgia gains about 5,006 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 11th-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 | 377 ±360 |
| Burlington County | Gwinnett County | 339 ±508* |
| Middlesex County | DeKalb County | 249 ±294* |
| Mercer County | Hall County | 243 ±308* |
| Salem County | Cobb County | 219 ±374* |
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.
Newark 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 New Jersey and Georgia.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Georgia
At 877 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,947 – $5,262 for a two-bedroom home and $4,538 – $6,051 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,841 – $3,789; a freight trailer is $1,894 – $2,526.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,960 – $3,947 | $2,131 – $2,841 | $1,421 – $1,894 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,552 – $4,736 | $2,557 – $3,410 | $1,705 – $2,273 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,947 – $5,262 | $2,841 – $3,789 | $1,894 – $2,526 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,538 – $6,051 | $3,268 – $4,357 | $2,178 – $2,905 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,130 – $6,841 | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,463 – $3,283 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,920 – $7,893 | $4,262 – $5,683 | $2,841 – $3,789 |
Transport only, for 877 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 New Jersey to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Augusta | ~770 mi | 3–7 days | $3,465 – $4,620 | $3,985 – $5,313 |
| Jersey City to Augusta | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Paterson to Augusta | ~781 mi | 3–7 days | $3,515 – $4,686 | $4,042 – $5,389 |
| Newark to Savannah | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Jersey City to Savannah | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Paterson to Savannah | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| Jersey City to Atlanta | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Paterson to Atlanta | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Newark to Atlanta | 877 mi | 3–7 days | $3,947 – $5,262 | $4,538 – $6,051 |
| Newark to Columbus | ~957 mi | 3–7 days | $4,307 – $5,742 | $4,952 – $6,603 |
| Jersey City to Columbus | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Paterson to Columbus | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 New Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Atlanta, the distance is 877 miles. From our model that is $3,947 – $5,262 for a two-bedroom home and $4,538 – $6,051 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,841 – $3,789 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,894 – $2,526. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Georgia, distances run from 770 to 966 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Georgia take?
Newark to Atlanta is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 New Jersey to Georgia?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,894 – $2,526 for a two-bedroom home over 877 miles against $3,947 – $5,262 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,841 – $3,789, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,770 people (±2,580) moved from New Jersey to Georgia that year, against about 1,764 (±778) from Georgia to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 11th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.