Moving from Ohio to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Atlanta it is about 508 miles and about 9 hours; the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 431 to 787 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.
- ~508 miColumbus → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,286+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 5,300 people moved from Ohio to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,570), and about 6,094 went the other way. Between Columbus and Atlanta it is about 508 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,286 – $3,048 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,300 people a year (±1,570), against about 6,094 (±2,030) from Georgia to Ohio, so Georgia loses about 794 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 15th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Floyd County | 334 ±164 |
| Cuyahoga County | Fulton County | 273 ±197 |
| Lake County | Houston County | 256 ±284* |
| Cuyahoga County | Gwinnett County | 227 ±169 |
| Franklin County | Gwinnett County | 219 ±443* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Georgia
At about 508 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,286 – $3,048 for a two-bedroom home and $2,629 – $3,505 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,646 – $2,195; a freight trailer is $1,097 – $1,463.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,234 – $1,646 | $823 – $1,097 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,057 – $2,743 | $1,481 – $1,975 | $988 – $1,317 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,286 – $3,048 | $1,646 – $2,195 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,629 – $3,505 | $1,893 – $2,524 | $1,262 – $1,682 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,972 – $3,962 | $2,140 – $2,853 | $1,426 – $1,902 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,429 – $4,572 | $2,469 – $3,292 | $1,646 – $2,195 |
Transport only, for an estimated 508 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 Ohio to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Atlanta | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Cincinnati to Augusta | ~483 mi | 3–7 days | $2,174 – $2,898 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| Dayton to Atlanta | ~486 mi | 3–7 days | $2,187 – $2,916 | $2,515 – $3,353 |
| Columbus to Atlanta | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Columbus to Augusta | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Dayton to Augusta | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Cincinnati to Columbus | ~532 mi | 3–7 days | $2,394 – $3,192 | $2,753 – $3,671 |
| Dayton to Columbus | ~588 mi | 3–7 days | $2,646 – $3,528 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| Cincinnati to Savannah | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Columbus to Columbus | ~613 mi | 3–7 days | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
| Akron to Augusta | ~614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Akron to Atlanta | ~618 mi | 3–7 days | $2,781 – $3,708 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
| Toledo to Atlanta | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Cleveland to Atlanta | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Cleveland to Augusta | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Columbus to Savannah | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Dayton to Savannah | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Toledo to Augusta | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Akron to Columbus | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Akron to Savannah | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Toledo to Columbus | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Cleveland to Columbus | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
| Cleveland to Savannah | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Toledo to Savannah | ~787 mi | 3–7 days | $3,542 – $4,722 | $4,073 – $5,430 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Atlanta, the distance is about 508 miles. From our model that is $2,286 – $3,048 for a two-bedroom home and $2,629 – $3,505 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,646 – $2,195 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,097 – $1,463. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and Georgia, distances run from 431 to 787 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Georgia take?
Columbus to Atlanta is about 9 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 Ohio to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,097 – $1,463 for a two-bedroom home over 508 miles against $2,286 – $3,048 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,646 – $2,195, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,300 people (±1,570) moved from Ohio to Georgia that year, against about 6,094 (±2,030) from Georgia to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 15th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.