Moving from Yonkers, NY to Augusta, GA
About 793 miles across a state line, from New York into Georgia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Yonkers, NY to Augusta, GA covers about 793 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,569 – $4,758 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 561 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 793 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 $3,569 – $4,758 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Yonkers to Augusta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,676 – $3,569 | $1,927 – $2,569 | $1,285 – $1,713 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,212 – $4,282 | $2,312 – $3,083 | $1,542 – $2,055 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,569 – $4,758 | $2,569 – $3,426 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,104 – $5,472 | $2,955 – $3,940 | $1,970 – $2,626 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,639 – $6,185 | $3,340 – $4,453 | $2,227 – $2,969 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,353 – $7,137 | $3,854 – $5,139 | $2,569 – $3,426 |
Transport only, for an estimated 793 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, Yonkers to Augusta
793 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,965. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,569 to $4,758, 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 Yonkers to Augusta
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Westchester County, NY to Richmond County, GA, but the wider metro table does: about 561 people a year (±394) moved from the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area to the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. The other way: about 113 people a year (±80).
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 |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County, CT | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New York County, NY | 3,253 ±577 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,586 ±1,070 |
| Dutchess County, NY | 2,202 ±500 |
| Putnam County, NY | 1,334 ±497 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,312 ±551 |
| Aiken County, SC | 747 ±395 |
| Burke County, GA | 672 ±528 |
| Muscogee County, GA | 526 ±247 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 388 ±235 |
Licensed movers at each end
501 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Yonkers (929 counting those licensed only inside New York). 309 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.3% of their 1,718 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 · 15 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 7 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 23 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 1 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Molloy Moving & StorageUSDOT 241034 | Farmingdale · 28 mi | 33 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Perfect MovingUSDOT 3222129 | Long Island City · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 28 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Augusta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Augusta: Adsi Moving Systems Inc (Augusta, 16 trucks), H & S Transfer Companyinc (Augusta, 8 trucks), Budget Movers of Augusta Inc (Augusta, 6 trucks), Monro Moving & Storage (Augusta, 6 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 Yonkers to Augusta
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 793 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Augusta
A local move inside Augusta 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 Augusta are Columbia (about 76 mi), Greenville (about 115 mi), Savannah (about 127 mi).
Other routes from Yonkers
All routes from Yonkers, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Yonkers to New York City, NY | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Jersey City, NJ | ~19 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Newark, NJ | ~23 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to New Haven, CT | ~66 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Hartford, CT | ~100 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Yonkers to Wilmington, DE | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Yonkers to Providence, RI | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Yonkers to Boston, MA | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
Also moving to Augusta: from Columbia, SC, from Charleston, SC, from Atlanta, GA, from Columbus, GA.
Yonkers to Augusta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Yonkers to Augusta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 793 miles cost about $2,676 – $3,569 for a studio, $3,569 – $4,758 for a two-bedroom home and $4,104 – $5,472 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Yonkers to Augusta take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Yonkers to Augusta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,713 – $2,284 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,569 – $4,758 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,569 – $3,426.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Yonkers to Augusta?
Yes. Yonkers is in New York and Augusta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 501 listed movers within 30 miles of Yonkers hold it.
How many people move from Yonkers to Augusta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 561 people a year (margin of error ±394) moved from the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area to the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.