Atlanta, GA → Edinburg, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,142 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,398 carriers on the Atlanta side and 307 in Edinburg.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Edinburg, TX covers roughly 1,142 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,880 to $7,250 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 20 h 23 min.
On the Atlanta side there are 3,398 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,586 of them authorized for interstate work), and 307 around Edinburg (188 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 Edinburg.
Atlanta has a population of about 529,110 and Edinburg about 110,700. Atlanta is considerably denser (3,686 people per square mile versus 2,243), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,950 | $7,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,800 | $9,510 | $11,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,730 | $13,080 | $15,960 |
$1,620–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$3,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,880–$7,250
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,250 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a three-bedroom and $10,730 to $15,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 Atlanta–Edinburg corridor.