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Macon, GA → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Macon to Anchorage

About 4,105 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,870–$16,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 123 in Anchorage.

  • 4,105 miroad distance
  • 71 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,870–$16,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 4,105 miles (3,479 straight-line)
Drive time
71 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Macon

The route from Macon, GA to Anchorage, AK covers roughly 4,105 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $10,870 to $16,180 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 71 hours (8 driving days).

On the Macon side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Anchorage about 287,155. Macon is considerably denser (631 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Macon to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 4,105 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,520 $7,960 $9,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,870 $13,260 $16,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $17,400 $21,220 $25,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $23,920 $29,170 $35,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,720–$8,070

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

Portable container

$4,680–$6,890

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

Full-service mover

$10,870–$16,180

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Macon (origin)

Diversified Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
584480
MC
283647
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (478) 923-0103 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCloud9 Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3099436
MC
76626
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (855) 262-2568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ciceros' Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
980198
MC
417787
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (478) 788-1328 Route Verify on FMCSA

K G Jr Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2895306
MC
972874
Based in
Macon, GA 31216 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (478) 550-4828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Guys

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Good Guys Moving & Delivery LLC

USDOT
1906318
MC
684188
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (478) 808-4566 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&j Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1268219
MC
554939
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (478) 808-7772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Huss LLC

USDOT
3797061
MC
1365180
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (478) 845-6391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike & Kijuan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929166
MC
1455725
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (470) 257-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Macon

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC

USDOT
19594
MC
96612
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 263-5045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1658469
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 929-3323 Route Verify on FMCSA

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248628
MC
175685
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (907) 349-2581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
466500
MC
251830
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (907) 276-7330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1647697
MC
1766634
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 600-3528 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
313239
MC
232126
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (907) 272-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163057
MC
140586
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 349-3511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125030
MC
119402
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 248-0362 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Macon to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,350 to $6,470 for a studio, $6,520 to $9,710 for a one-bedroom, $10,870 to $16,180 for a two-bedroom, $17,400 to $25,880 for a three-bedroom and $23,920 to $35,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Macon?

About 4,105 road miles (3,479 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 71 hours (8 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Georgia into Alaska 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 Macon to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,720 to $8,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,680 to $6,890. 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 Macon–Anchorage corridor.