Chattanooga, TN → Alpharetta, GA · Short-haul move
About 104 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,890–$2,810, delivery in 1–2 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 1,260 in Alpharetta.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Alpharetta, GA covers roughly 104 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 30 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,890 and $2,810, before packing or storage.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 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 Alpharetta.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Alpharetta about 68,000. Alpharetta is the denser city (2,447 people per square mile versus 1,272 in Chattanooga), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,890 | $2,300 | $2,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,170 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,890–$2,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Alpharetta, 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.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,770 for a one-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,810 for a two-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a three-bedroom and $4,150 to $6,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 104 road miles (88 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Tennessee 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 $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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 Chattanooga–Alpharetta corridor.