Moving from Richmond, VA to Atlanta, GA
About 548 miles across a state line, from Virginia 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 Richmond, VA to Atlanta, GA covers about 548 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,466 – $3,288 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 163 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 548 miles between Virginia 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 $2,466 – $3,288 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Richmond to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 – $2,466 | $1,332 – $1,776 | $888 – $1,184 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,219 – $2,959 | $1,598 – $2,131 | $1,065 – $1,420 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,466 – $3,288 | $1,776 – $2,367 | $1,184 – $1,578 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,836 – $3,781 | $2,042 – $2,722 | $1,361 – $1,815 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,206 – $4,274 | $2,308 – $3,078 | $1,539 – $2,052 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,699 – $4,932 | $2,663 – $3,551 | $1,776 – $2,367 |
Transport only, for an estimated 548 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, Richmond to Atlanta
548 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,740. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,466 to $3,288, 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 Richmond to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 163 people a year (±156) moved from Richmond city, VA, home to Richmond, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 83 people a year (±67). Movers from Richmond city make up 0.2% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,298 people a year (±3,734) moving from Virginia to Georgia and about 9,219 people a year (±3,137) from Georgia to Virginia — a net gain for Georgia of about 1,079 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 5,086 ±908 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 3,271 ±716 |
| Hanover County, VA | 791 ±299 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 630 ±182 |
| Petersburg City, VA | 429 ±275 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Richmond (46 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.8% of their 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Moving and StorageUSDOT 1194537 | Midlothian · 13 mi | 95 trucks | 102 | 26.0% of 50 |
| RCS MovingUSDOT 805773 | Richmond · 4 mi | 31 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
| D1 MovingUSDOT 3013397 | Richmond · 4 mi | 22 trucks | 28 | 21.1% of 19 |
| Dunmar Moving SystemUSDOT 392896 | Richmond · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Worth Moving LLCUSDOT 2574535 | Richmond · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 9 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Bold Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 3139358 | Richmond · 6 mi | 11 trucks | 14 | 37.5% of 8 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia 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 Richmond to Atlanta
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 548 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta 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 Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Richmond
All routes from Richmond, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Norfolk, VA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Chesapeake, VA | ~100 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Virginia Beach, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Richmond to Arlington, VA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Richmond to Washington, DC | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Richmond to Baltimore, MD | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Richmond to Raleigh, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Richmond to Harrisburg, PA | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Richmond to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 548 miles cost about $1,850 – $2,466 for a studio, $2,466 – $3,288 for a two-bedroom home and $2,836 – $3,781 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Richmond to Atlanta take?
The drive is about 10 hours, 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 Richmond to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,184 – $1,578 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,466 – $3,288 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,776 – $2,367.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Richmond to Atlanta?
Yes. Richmond is in Virginia and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Richmond hold it.
How many people move from Richmond to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 163 people a year (margin of error ±156) moved from Richmond city, which contains Richmond, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
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.