Alpharetta, GA → Dothan, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 244 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,310–$3,440, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 112 in Dothan.
Dothan sits about 244 miles south of Alpharetta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Alabama that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,310 to $3,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 54 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Dothan.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Dothan about 72,000. Alpharetta is considerably denser (2,447 people per square mile versus 791), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Georgia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,700 | $4,510 | $5,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,080 | $6,200 | $7,570 |
$400–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,310–$3,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,390 to $2,060 for a one-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,440 for a two-bedroom, $3,700 to $5,500 for a three-bedroom and $5,080 to $7,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 244 road miles (207 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Alabama makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alpharetta–Dothan corridor.