Carrollton, TX → Atlanta, GA · Long-distance move
About 851 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,170–$6,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 976 carriers on the Carrollton side and 3,398 in Atlanta.
Atlanta sits about 851 miles east of Carrollton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Georgia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,170 to $6,200 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 22 min.
On the Carrollton side there are 976 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,398 around Atlanta (1,586 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 Atlanta.
Carrollton has a population of about 134,562 and Atlanta about 529,110. The two cities have comparable density (3,636 and 3,686 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,030 | $2,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,500 | $3,050 | $3,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,670 | $8,130 | $9,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,170 | $11,180 | $13,640 |
$1,170–$1,660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,170–$6,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carrollton, TX → Atlanta, GA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,720 for a one-bedroom, $4,170 to $6,200 for a two-bedroom, $6,670 to $9,920 for a three-bedroom and $9,170 to $13,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 851 road miles (721 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 22 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 Texas 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 $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Carrollton–Atlanta corridor.