Daytona Beach, FL → Alpharetta, GA · Regional long-distance move
About 455 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,220–$4,790, delivery in 1–3 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 1,260 in Alpharetta.
Alpharetta sits about 455 miles northwest of Daytona Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Georgia that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,220 to $4,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 33 min.
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 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.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Alpharetta about 68,000. Alpharetta is the denser city (2,447 people per square mile versus 1,078 in Daytona Beach), 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 Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,930 | $4,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,150 | $6,280 | $7,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,080 | $8,640 | $10,540 |
$770–$1,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,430–$2,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,220–$4,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,870 for a one-bedroom, $3,220 to $4,790 for a two-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,670 for a three-bedroom and $7,080 to $10,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 455 road miles (385 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 33 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Florida 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 $770 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,100. 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 Daytona Beach–Alpharetta corridor.