Athens, GA → Georgetown, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Georgetown

About 1,022 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 242 in Georgetown.

1,022 miroad distance
18 h 19 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,580–$6,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Georgetown, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,022 miles (866 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 19 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 242 (71 interstate)

Reverse: Georgetown → Athens

Moving from Athens to Georgetown is a long-distance move of roughly 1,022 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Texas.

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 $4,580 to $6,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 19 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 242 around Georgetown (71 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 Georgetown.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Georgetown about 106,907. The two cities have comparable density (1,095 and 1,172 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Athens to Georgetown

Full-service estimate for 1,022 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,830	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,750	$3,350	$4,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,580	$5,590	$6,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,330	$8,940	$10,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,080	$12,300	$15,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,120

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,580–$6,820

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 Georgetown (destination)

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2292865
MC: 782939
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78665 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (347) 661-8541 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anywhere Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3671209
MC: 1273102
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78626 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (512) 669-2901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apache Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apache Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 1939459
MC: 1796685
Based in: Leander, TX 78641 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 280-3388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingtexascom

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Compass Re LLC

USDOT: 3621184
MC: 1260987
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78633 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (877) 307-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Christian Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2531394
MC: 1166897
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (512) 373-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Army Ant Moving LLC

USDOT: 1974904
MC: 698546
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 966-6823 Route Verify on FMCSA

South West Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1922488
MC: 687853
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (917) 440-5721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 242 movers in Georgetown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,910 for a three-bedroom and $10,080 to $15,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Georgetown from Athens?

About 1,022 road miles (866 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Georgetown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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–Georgetown corridor.