Augusta, GA → Athens, GA · Short-haul move
About 100 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,460–$2,170, delivery in 1–2 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 312 in Athens.
Athens sits about 100 miles northwest of Augusta, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 25 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,460 and $2,170, before packing or storage.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 312 around Athens (166 interstate). For an in-state 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 Athens.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Athens about 128,612. Athens is the denser city (1,095 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $840 | $1,030 | $1,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $950 | $1,150 | $1,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,170 | $2,640 | $3,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,650 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,460–$2,170
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.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC
Legal name: Gee Transport INC
Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC
Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $840 to $1,250 for a studio, $950 to $1,410 for a one-bedroom, $1,460 to $2,170 for a two-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a three-bedroom and $3,130 to $4,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 100 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 25 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Augusta and Athens are in Georgia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Augusta–Athens corridor.