Cedar Rapids, IA → Athens, GA · Long-distance move
About 843 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,040–$6,010, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 312 in Athens.
Athens sits about 843 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa 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 $4,040 to $6,010 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 14 min.
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Athens about 128,612. Cedar Rapids is considerably denser (1,910 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,470 | $7,890 | $9,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,890 | $10,850 | $13,230 |
$1,170–$1,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,040–$6,010
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,610 for a one-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a two-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a three-bedroom and $8,890 to $13,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 843 road miles (715 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 14 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 Iowa 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 $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,610. 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 Cedar Rapids–Athens corridor.