Anchorage, AK → Savannah, GA · Cross-country move
About 4,256 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,130–$16,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 285 in Savannah.
Savannah sits about 4,256 miles east of Anchorage, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Georgia that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $11,130 to $16,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 74 hours (9 driving days).
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 285 around Savannah (170 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 Savannah.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Savannah about 149,440. Savannah is the denser city (1,384 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,430 | $6,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,130 | $13,580 | $16,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $17,810 | $21,720 | $26,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $24,490 | $29,870 | $36,440 |
$5,870–$8,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,820–$7,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$11,130–$16,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Savannah, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Legal name: Port City Logistics INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,450 to $6,630 for a studio, $6,680 to $9,940 for a one-bedroom, $11,130 to $16,560 for a two-bedroom, $17,810 to $26,500 for a three-bedroom and $24,490 to $36,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 4,256 road miles (3,606 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 74 hours (9 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska into Georgia 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 $5,870 to $8,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,820 to $7,090. 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 Anchorage–Savannah corridor.