Augusta, GA → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move
About 671 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,640–$5,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 196 in Baton Rouge.
Moving from Augusta to Baton Rouge is a long-distance move of roughly 671 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Louisiana.
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 $3,640 to $5,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 16 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 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,430 | $5,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,820 | $7,090 | $8,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,000 | $9,750 | $11,900 |
$990–$1,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,640–$5,410
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: Hwj Legacy LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,250 for a one-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,410 for a two-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,000 to $11,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 671 road miles (568 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 16 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–Baton Rouge corridor.