Augusta, GA → Waterbury, CT · Long-distance move
About 887 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,560–$6,780, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 170 in Waterbury.
Moving from Augusta to Waterbury is a long-distance move of roughly 887 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to Connecticut.
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 $4,560 to $6,780 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 16 h.
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 170 around Waterbury (99 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 Waterbury.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Waterbury about 115,771. Waterbury is the denser city (4,014 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Connecticut 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 | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,560 | $5,560 | $6,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,300 | $8,900 | $10,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,030 | $12,230 | $14,920 |
$1,210–$1,710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,560–$6,780
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: Flynn'S Motor Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,740 to $4,070 for a one-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,780 for a two-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,850 for a three-bedroom and $10,030 to $14,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 887 road miles (751 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h.
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 Connecticut 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 $1,210 to $1,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Waterbury corridor.