Athens, GA → Fredericksburg, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Fredericksburg

About 525 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 152 in Fredericksburg.

525 miroad distance
9 h 45 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,500–$5,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 525 miles (445 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 45 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 152 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Fredericksburg → Athens

Moving from Athens to Fredericksburg is a long-distance move of roughly 525 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to Virginia.

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 $3,500 to $5,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 45 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Fredericksburg (107 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 Fredericksburg.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Fredericksburg about 28,000. Fredericksburg is the denser city (2,678 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Athens to Fredericksburg

Full-service estimate for 525 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,710	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,100	$2,560	$3,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,500	$4,260	$5,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,590	$6,820	$8,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,690	$9,380	$11,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$840–$1,180

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,490–$2,190

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,500–$5,200

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Fredericksburg (destination)

Hilldrup Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC

USDOT: 22302
MC: 125294
Based in: Stafford, VA 22554 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 297 trucks, 245 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (703) 441-4888 Route Verify on FMCSA

2c Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3676372
MC: 1276873
Based in: Fredricksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (678) 776-9972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2587296
MC: 906952
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (540) 654-6980 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornerstone Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2445478
MC: 844963
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 210-4280 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Barber Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1728636
MC: 633397
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (540) 710-1803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1425222
MC: 538857
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (540) 834-2118 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patty Sullivan Recon INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 671608
MC: 315134
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (540) 654-5200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All In One Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1695684
MC: 622616
Based in: Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (571) 408-4893 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Fredericksburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Fredericksburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a three-bedroom and $7,690 to $11,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fredericksburg from Athens?

About 525 road miles (445 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Virginia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Athens to Fredericksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $840 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Athens–Fredericksburg corridor.