Augusta, GA → Grand Prairie, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,022 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 1,899 in Grand Prairie.
The route from Augusta, GA to Grand Prairie, TX covers roughly 1,022 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,580 to $6,820 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 18 h 19 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 1,899 around Grand Prairie (756 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 Grand Prairie.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Grand Prairie about 209,434. Grand Prairie is the denser city (2,701 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,350 | $4,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,590 | $6,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,330 | $8,940 | $10,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,080 | $12,300 | $15,000 |
$1,500–$2,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,580–$6,820
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,910 for a three-bedroom and $10,080 to $15,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,022 road miles (866 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 19 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Texas 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 $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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–Grand Prairie corridor.