Moving from Virginia to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Atlanta it is about 606 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 443 to 722 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.
- ~606 miVirginia Beach → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,727+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 10,298 people moved from Virginia to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,734), and about 9,219 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Atlanta it is about 606 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,727 – $3,636 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,298 people a year (±3,734), against about 9,219 (±3,137) from Georgia to Virginia, so Georgia gains about 1,079 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News City | Gwinnett County | 382 ±550* |
| Botetourt County | Chatham County | 374 ±362 |
| Prince William County | Columbia County | 322 ±304 |
| Prince William County | DeKalb County | 299 ±304* |
| Fairfax County | Fulton County | 275 ±209 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Georgia
At about 606 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,727 – $3,636 for a two-bedroom home and $3,136 – $4,181 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,963 – $2,618; a freight trailer is $1,309 – $1,745.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,767 – $2,356 | $1,178 – $1,571 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,727 – $3,636 | $1,963 – $2,618 | $1,309 – $1,745 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,136 – $4,181 | $2,258 – $3,011 | $1,505 – $2,007 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,545 – $4,727 | $2,552 – $3,403 | $1,702 – $2,269 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,091 – $5,454 | $2,945 – $3,927 | $1,963 – $2,618 |
Transport only, for an estimated 606 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Augusta | ~443 mi | 3–7 days | $1,994 – $2,658 | $2,293 – $3,057 |
| Chesapeake to Augusta | ~455 mi | 3–7 days | $2,048 – $2,730 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
| Norfolk to Augusta | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Virginia Beach to Augusta | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Chesapeake to Savannah | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Norfolk to Savannah | ~499 mi | 3–7 days | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Richmond to Savannah | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Virginia Beach to Savannah | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Arlington to Augusta | ~539 mi | 3–7 days | $2,426 – $3,234 | $2,789 – $3,719 |
| Richmond to Atlanta | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Chesapeake to Atlanta | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Norfolk to Atlanta | ~588 mi | 3–7 days | $2,646 – $3,528 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| Virginia Beach to Atlanta | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Arlington to Savannah | ~607 mi | 3–7 days | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
| Arlington to Atlanta | ~628 mi | 3–7 days | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Richmond to Columbus | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Chesapeake to Columbus | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Norfolk to Columbus | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Virginia Beach to Columbus | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Arlington to Columbus | ~722 mi | 3–7 days | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Atlanta, the distance is about 606 miles. From our model that is $2,727 – $3,636 for a two-bedroom home and $3,136 – $4,181 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,963 – $2,618 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,309 – $1,745. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Virginia and Georgia, distances run from 443 to 722 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Georgia take?
Virginia Beach to Atlanta is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Virginia to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,309 – $1,745 for a two-bedroom home over 606 miles against $2,727 – $3,636 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,963 – $2,618, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,298 people (±3,734) moved from Virginia to Georgia that year, against about 9,219 (±3,137) from Georgia to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 8th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.