Moving from Pennsylvaniato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 9 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 776 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
363 household-goods carriers in Pennsylvania are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- South Hills Movers Inc, Bethel Park · USDOT 98045 · 42 trucks
- Weleski Transfer Inc, Tarentum · USDOT 681016 · 36 trucks
- George Moving & Storage Inc, Freedom · USDOT 880213 · 32 trucks
- Parks Moving & Storage Inc, Warrendale · USDOT 46028 · 31 trucks
- Lytle'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Tipton · USDOT 120958 · 29 trucks
At the Georgia end
711 household-goods carriers are based in Georgia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Atlanta runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,365 – $5,820 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $5,020 – $6,693 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Pennsylvania into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,020 – $6,693 rather than $4,016 – $5,354.