Providence, RI

Atlanta, GA → Providence, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Atlanta to Providence

About 1,063 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,398 carriers on the Atlanta side and 330 in Providence.

  • 1,063 miroad distance
  • 19 h 2 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,920–$7,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,063 miles (901 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 2 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
3,398 (1,586 interstate)
Movers at destination
330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Atlanta

Providence sits about 1,063 miles northeast of Atlanta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a 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 $4,920 to $7,320 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 19 h 2 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Atlanta has a population of about 529,110 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 3,686 in Atlanta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island 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 Atlanta to Providence

Full-service estimate for 1,063 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,950 $3,600 $4,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,920 $6,000 $7,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,880 $9,600 $11,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,830 $13,210 $16,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,180

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

Portable container

$1,970–$2,900

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

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,320

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Atlanta (origin)

The Home Depot

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
334286
MC
1060197
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
639 trucks, 1,072 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4445950
MC
1751299
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

B A H Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
467100
MC
236232
Based in
Conley, GA 30288 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

S P Richards Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233221
MC
1727004
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Ssb Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1041301
MC
664290
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30326 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Napa Rayloc Rmds Quaker City Motor Parts Global Parts

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3774
MC
168488
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
617228
MC
295835
Based in
Forest Park, GA 30297 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1187702
MC
469637
Based in
Doraville, GA 30340 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 3,398 movers in Atlanta

Near Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179097
MC
308546
Based in
Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate
USDOT
612151
MC
294309
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3934248
MC
1459148
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086040
MC
69304
Based in
Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3365162
MC
1078255
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1432058
MC
541084
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106974
MC
133272
Based in
Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782376
MC
926696
Based in
North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Providence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a two-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,720 for a three-bedroom and $10,830 to $16,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Atlanta?

About 1,063 road miles (901 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 2 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 Rhode Island 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 Atlanta to Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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 Atlanta–Providence corridor.