Atlanta, GA → New Orleans, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 487 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,190–$4,740, delivery in 1–3 days, 3,398 carriers on the Atlanta side and 227 in New Orleans.
New Orleans sits about 487 miles southwest of Atlanta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Louisiana that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,190 to $4,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 6 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
Atlanta has a population of about 529,110 and New Orleans about 362,154. Atlanta is considerably denser (3,686 people per square mile versus 2,265), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,880 | $4,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,220 | $7,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,010 | $8,550 | $10,430 |
$800–$1,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,450–$2,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,190–$4,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Atlanta, GA → New Orleans, LA. 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 $1,270 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,840 for a one-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,740 for a two-bedroom, $5,100 to $7,580 for a three-bedroom and $7,010 to $10,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 487 road miles (412 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Louisiana 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 $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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–New Orleans corridor.