Augusta, GA → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move
About 738 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,870–$5,760, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 1,435 in Detroit.
Detroit sits about 738 miles north of Augusta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Michigan 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 $3,870 to $5,760 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 13 h 25 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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Detroit about 649,095. Detroit is the denser city (4,608 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 | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,870 | $4,720 | $5,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,200 | $7,560 | $9,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,520 | $10,390 | $12,680 |
$1,060–$1,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,870–$5,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Detroit, MI. 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
Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Lk Transport LLC
Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,460 for a one-bedroom, $3,870 to $5,760 for a two-bedroom, $6,200 to $9,220 for a three-bedroom and $8,520 to $12,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 738 road miles (626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 25 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 Michigan 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 $1,060 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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–Detroit corridor.