Dearborn, MI → Atlanta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Dearborn to Atlanta

About 701 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,780–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 3,398 in Atlanta.

701 miroad distance
12 h 47 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,780–$5,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dearborn, Michigan
To: Atlanta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 701 miles (594 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 47 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination: 3,398 (1,586 interstate)

Reverse: Atlanta → Dearborn

Moving from Dearborn to Atlanta is a long-distance move of roughly 701 road miles, heading south from Michigan to Georgia.

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 $3,780 to $5,630 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 12 h 47 min.

On the Dearborn side there are 827 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (380 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.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Atlanta about 529,110. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 3,686 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Atlanta

Full-service estimate for 701 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,780	$4,610	$5,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,050	$7,380	$9,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,320	$10,150	$12,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,020–$1,440

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,650–$2,420

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,780–$5,630

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Dearborn (origin)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2467803
MC: 853124
Based in: Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

USDOT: 309893
MC: 213213
Based in: Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT: 153343
MC: 41608
Based in: Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 888722
MC: 387036
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT: 3349817
MC: 1070757
Based in: Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2950753
MC: 999060
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2455228
MC: 848013
Based in: Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

Near Atlanta (destination)

The Home Depot

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Home Depot USA INC

USDOT: 334286
MC: 1060197
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 639 trucks, 1,072 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (770) 600-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC

USDOT: 4445950
MC: 1751299
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30349 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (770) 862-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

B A H Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 467100
MC: 236232
Based in: Conley, GA 30288 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 160 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (404) 608-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P Richards Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233221
MC: 1727004
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (770) 779-4332 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ssb Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1041301
MC: 664290
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30326 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 132 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (404) 534-5654 Route Verify on FMCSA

Napa Rayloc Rmds Quaker City Motor Parts Global Parts

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genuine Parts Company

USDOT: 3774
MC: 168488
Based in: Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (678) 934-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 617228
MC: 295835
Based in: Forest Park, GA 30297 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (770) 487-5618 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1187702
MC: 469637
Based in: Doraville, GA 30340 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (770) 333-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,398 movers in Atlanta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dearborn to Atlanta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,780 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,050 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,320 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlanta from Dearborn?

About 701 road miles (594 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 47 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Dearborn to Atlanta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,020 to $1,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,420. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Dearborn–Atlanta corridor.