Moving from Burlington, VT to Atlanta, GA
About 1,109 miles across a state line, from Vermont 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 Burlington, VT to Atlanta, GA covers about 1,109 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,991 – $6,654 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 5 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,109 miles between Vermont 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 $4,991 – $6,654 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,743 – $4,991 | $2,695 – $3,593 | $1,797 – $2,395 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,491 – $5,989 | $3,234 – $4,312 | $2,156 – $2,875 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,991 – $6,654 | $3,593 – $4,791 | $2,395 – $3,194 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,739 – $7,652 | $4,132 – $5,510 | $2,755 – $3,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,488 – $8,650 | $4,671 – $6,228 | $3,114 – $4,152 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,486 – $9,981 | $5,390 – $7,186 | $3,593 – $4,791 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,109 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, Burlington to Atlanta
1,109 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,545. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,991 to $6,654, 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 Burlington to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 5 people a year (±8) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 8 people a year (±13). Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.0% 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 721 people a year (±726) moving from Vermont to Georgia and about 597 people a year (±435) from Georgia to Vermont — a net gain for Georgia of about 124 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
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 Vermont 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 Burlington 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 1,109 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 Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Burlington to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,109 miles cost about $3,743 – $4,991 for a studio, $4,991 – $6,654 for a two-bedroom home and $5,739 – $7,652 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Atlanta take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Burlington to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,395 – $3,194 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,991 – $6,654 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,593 – $4,791.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Atlanta?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 5 people a year (margin of error ±8) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, 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.