Atlanta, GA → Kirkland, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,563 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,030–$11,950, delivery in 7–14 days, 3,398 carriers on the Atlanta side and 377 in Kirkland.
Moving from Atlanta to Kirkland is a cross-country move of roughly 2,563 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Washington.
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 $8,030 to $11,950 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 44 hours (5 driving days).
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 377 around Kirkland (129 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 Kirkland.
Atlanta has a population of about 529,110 and Kirkland about 95,000. Kirkland is the denser city (5,177 people per square mile versus 3,686 in Atlanta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington 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 | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,820 | $5,880 | $7,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,030 | $9,790 | $11,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,850 | $15,670 | $19,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,670 | $21,550 | $26,290 |
$3,530–$4,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,310–$4,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,030–$11,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Atlanta, GA → Kirkland, WA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,210 to $4,780 for a studio, $4,820 to $7,170 for a one-bedroom, $8,030 to $11,950 for a two-bedroom, $12,850 to $19,120 for a three-bedroom and $17,670 to $26,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,563 road miles (2,172 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 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 Georgia into Washington 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 $3,530 to $4,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,310 to $4,860. 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–Kirkland corridor.