Bridgeport, CT → Athens, GA · Long-distance move
About 882 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,550–$6,760, delivery in 2–5 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 312 in Athens.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Athens, GA covers roughly 882 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,550 to $6,760 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 15 h 54 min.
On the Bridgeport side there are 447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (230 of them authorized for interstate work), and 312 around Athens (166 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 Athens.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Athens about 128,612. Bridgeport is considerably denser (9,233 people per square mile versus 1,095), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,540 | $6,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,270 | $8,870 | $10,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,000 | $12,200 | $14,880 |
$1,210–$1,700
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.
$4,550–$6,760
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: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC
Legal name: Gee Transport INC
Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC
Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,730 to $4,060 for a one-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,760 for a two-bedroom, $7,270 to $10,820 for a three-bedroom and $10,000 to $14,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 882 road miles (748 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 54 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 Connecticut into Georgia 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 $1,700 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 Bridgeport–Athens corridor.