Augusta, GA → Auburn, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 242 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 77 in Auburn.
Moving from Augusta to Auburn is a regional long-distance move of roughly 242 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Alabama.
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 $2,300 to $3,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 52 min.
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 77 around Auburn (40 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 Auburn.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Auburn about 80,000. Auburn is the denser city (1,219 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Georgia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
$400–$560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Auburn, AL. 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.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
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Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,060 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a three-bedroom and $5,070 to $7,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 242 road miles (205 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Alabama 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 $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Auburn corridor.