Moving from Pennsylvania to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Atlanta it is 776 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 576 to 891 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.
- 776 miPhiladelphia → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,492+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 7,365 people moved from Pennsylvania to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,340), and about 5,227 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Atlanta it is 776 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,492 – $4,656 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,365 people a year (±2,340), against about 5,227 (±2,144) from Georgia to Pennsylvania, so Georgia gains about 2,138 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Fulton County | 254 ±144 |
| Philadelphia County | DeKalb County | 238 ±143 |
| Lehigh County | Fulton County | 234 ±333* |
| Philadelphia County | Clayton County | 208 ±203 |
| Huntingdon County | Walker County | 190 ±296* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Georgia
At 776 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,514 – $3,352; a freight trailer is $1,676 – $2,235.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,143 – $4,190 | $2,263 – $3,017 | $1,509 – $2,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $2,514 – $3,352 | $1,676 – $2,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $2,891 – $3,855 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,540 – $6,053 | $3,269 – $4,358 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
Transport only, for 776 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 Pennsylvania to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Augusta | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Pittsburgh to Atlanta | ~608 mi | 3–7 days | $2,736 – $3,648 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
| Harrisburg to Augusta | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Pittsburgh to Savannah | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Philadelphia to Augusta | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Erie to Augusta | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Allentown to Augusta | ~710 mi | 3–7 days | $3,195 – $4,260 | $3,674 – $4,899 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbus | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Harrisburg to Atlanta | ~713 mi | 3–7 days | $3,209 – $4,278 | $3,690 – $4,920 |
| Harrisburg to Savannah | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Erie to Atlanta | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Philadelphia to Savannah | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Philadelphia to Atlanta | 776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Allentown to Savannah | ~777 mi | 3–7 days | $3,497 – $4,662 | $4,021 – $5,361 |
| Allentown to Atlanta | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Erie to Savannah | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Harrisburg to Columbus | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Erie to Columbus | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Philadelphia to Columbus | ~869 mi | 3–7 days | $3,911 – $5,214 | $4,497 – $5,996 |
| Allentown to Columbus | ~891 mi | 3–7 days | $4,010 – $5,346 | $4,611 – $6,148 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Atlanta, the distance is 776 miles. From our model that is $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,514 – $3,352 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,676 – $2,235. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Georgia, distances run from 576 to 891 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Georgia take?
Philadelphia to Atlanta is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Pennsylvania to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,676 – $2,235 for a two-bedroom home over 776 miles against $3,492 – $4,656 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,514 – $3,352, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,365 people (±2,340) moved from Pennsylvania to Georgia that year, against about 5,227 (±2,144) from Georgia to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 10th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.