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Athens, GA → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Silver Spring

About 585 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,740–$5,560, delivery in 2–5 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 813 in Silver Spring.

  • 585 miroad distance
  • 10 h 47 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,740–$5,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 585 miles (496 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 47 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination
813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Athens

Moving from Athens to Silver Spring is a long-distance move of roughly 585 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to Maryland.

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 $3,740 to $5,560 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 10 h 47 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Athens to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 585 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,740 $4,560 $5,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,980 $7,290 $8,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,220 $10,030 $12,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,270

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,270

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

Full-service mover

$3,740–$5,560

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Athens, GA → Silver Spring, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

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 Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
88613
MC
42334
Based in
Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (410) 888-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,560 for a two-bedroom, $5,980 to $8,900 for a three-bedroom and $8,220 to $12,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Athens?

About 585 road miles (496 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 47 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 Maryland 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 Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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–Silver Spring corridor.