Augusta, GA → Princeton, NJ · Long-distance move
About 747 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,250–$6,330, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 149 in Princeton.
Moving from Augusta to Princeton is a long-distance move of roughly 747 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to New Jersey.
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 $4,250 to $6,330 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 35 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 149 around Princeton (111 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 Princeton.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Princeton about 31,000. Princeton is the denser city (1,710 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,530 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,810 | $8,300 | $10,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,360 | $11,420 | $13,930 |
$1,070–$1,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,250–$6,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Princeton, NJ. 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: Glenway Edison Corporation
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,530 for a studio, $2,550 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,330 for a two-bedroom, $6,810 to $10,130 for a three-bedroom and $9,360 to $13,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 747 road miles (633 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 35 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 New Jersey 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 $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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–Princeton corridor.