Moving from Providence, RI to Augusta, GA
About 951 miles across a state line, from Rhode Island 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 Providence, RI to Augusta, GA covers about 951 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,280 – $5,706 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 951 miles between Rhode Island 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 $4,280 – $5,706 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Providence to Augusta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,210 – $4,280 | $2,311 – $3,081 | $1,541 – $2,054 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,852 – $5,135 | $2,773 – $3,697 | $1,849 – $2,465 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,280 – $5,706 | $3,081 – $4,108 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,921 – $6,562 | $3,543 – $4,725 | $2,362 – $3,150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,563 – $7,418 | $4,006 – $5,341 | $2,670 – $3,561 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,419 – $8,559 | $4,622 – $6,162 | $3,081 – $4,108 |
Transport only, for an estimated 951 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, Providence to Augusta
951 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,755. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,280 to $5,706, 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 Providence to Augusta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Providence County, RI to Richmond County, GA, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Providence County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 0 people a year (±232) moving from Rhode Island to Georgia and about 768 people a year (±520) from Georgia to Rhode Island — a net gain for Rhode Island of about 768 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 4,379 ±697 |
| Washington County, RI | 1,723 ±422 |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,705 ±550 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,009 ±372 |
| Newport County, RI | 956 ±388 |
| 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
55 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Providence (79 counting those licensed only inside Rhode Island). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLCUSDOT 1651524 | New Bedford · 28 mi | 44 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Gallo Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 1420771 | Milford · 24 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLCUSDOT 2178203 | North Attleboro · 11 mi | 12 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 6 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 631155 | Cranston · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Marathon Moving Company IncUSDOT 943487 | Canton · 28 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Conlon Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3495121 | Seekonk · 5 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 Rhode Island 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 Providence 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 951 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 Providence
All routes from Providence, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence to Warwick, RI | ~10 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Worcester, MA | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Boston, MA | ~48 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Hartford, CT | ~76 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Manchester, NH | ~94 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to New Haven, CT | ~100 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Providence to Bridgeport, CT | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Providence to New York City, NY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
Also moving to Augusta: from Columbia, SC, from Charleston, SC, from Atlanta, GA, from Columbus, GA.
Providence to Augusta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Providence to Augusta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 951 miles cost about $3,210 – $4,280 for a studio, $4,280 – $5,706 for a two-bedroom home and $4,921 – $6,562 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Providence to Augusta take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Providence to Augusta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,054 – $2,739 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,280 – $5,706 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,081 – $4,108.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Providence to Augusta?
Yes. Providence is in Rhode Island and Augusta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 55 listed movers within 30 miles of Providence hold it.
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.