Moving from New York City, NY to Atlanta, GA
887 miles across a state line, from New York into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from New York City, NY to Atlanta, GA covers 887 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,992 – $5,322 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 329 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 887 miles between New York 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 $3,992 – $5,322 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from New York City to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,994 – $3,992 | $2,155 – $2,874 | $1,437 – $1,916 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,592 – $4,790 | $2,586 – $3,449 | $1,724 – $2,299 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,992 – $5,322 | $2,874 – $3,832 | $1,916 – $2,555 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,590 – $6,120 | $3,305 – $4,407 | $2,203 – $2,938 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,189 – $6,919 | $3,736 – $4,981 | $2,491 – $3,321 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,987 – $7,983 | $4,311 – $5,748 | $2,874 – $3,832 |
Transport only, for 887 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, New York City to Atlanta
887 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,435. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,992 to $5,322, 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 New York City to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 329 people a year (±143) moved from New York County, NY, home to New York City, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 601 people a year (±248). Movers from New York County make up 0.4% 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 12,771 people a year (±3,304) moving from New York to Georgia and about 8,252 people a year (±2,319) from Georgia to New York — a net gain for Georgia of about 4,519 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 21,743 ±1,419 |
| Bronx County, NY | 11,469 ±1,191 |
| Queens County, NY | 8,427 ±1,066 |
| Westchester County, NY | 5,727 ±831 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,267 ±746 |
| 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
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of New York City (940 counting those licensed only inside New York). 317 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.2% of their 1,816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 2 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 11 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 23 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 17 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Molloy Moving & StorageUSDOT 241034 | Farmingdale · 30 mi | 33 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 New York 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 New York City 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 887 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 New York City
All routes from New York City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| New York City to Jersey City, NJ | ~3 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Newark, NJ | ~10 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Yonkers, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Paterson, NJ | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to New Rochelle, NY | ~21 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to Bridgeport, CT | ~62 mi | $515 – $845 |
| New York City to New Haven, CT | ~81 mi | $515 – $845 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
New York City to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York City to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over 887 miles cost about $2,994 – $3,992 for a studio, $3,992 – $5,322 for a two-bedroom home and $4,590 – $6,120 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New York City to Atlanta take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 New York City to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,916 – $2,555 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,992 – $5,322 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,874 – $3,832.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New York City to Atlanta?
Yes. New York City is in New York and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of New York City hold it.
How many people move from New York City to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 329 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from New York County, which contains New York City, 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.