Augusta, GA → Pearland, TX · Long-distance move
About 972 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 645 in Pearland.
The route from Augusta, GA to Pearland, TX covers roughly 972 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 $4,460 to $6,640 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 17 h 28 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 645 around Pearland (259 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 Pearland.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Pearland about 129,930. Pearland is the denser city (2,584 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 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,140 | $8,710 | $10,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,820 | $11,970 | $14,610 |
$1,450–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,890–$2,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,460–$6,640
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: East End Transfer And Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,140 to $10,620 for a three-bedroom and $9,820 to $14,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 972 road miles (823 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 28 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 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 $1,450 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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–Pearland corridor.