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Macon, GA → Columbus, GA · Short-haul move

Movers from Macon to Columbus

About 85 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,390–$2,070, delivery in 1–2 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 138 in Columbus.

  • 85 miroad distance
  • 2 h 10 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,390–$2,0702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 85 miles (72 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 10 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Georgia)
Movers at origin
330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination
138 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Columbus → Macon

The route from Macon, GA to Columbus, GA covers roughly 85 miles by road, a west-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 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,390 and $2,070, before packing or storage.

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 138 around Columbus (70 interstate). For an in-state 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 Columbus.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Columbus about 202,171. Columbus is the denser city (956 people per square mile versus 631 in Macon), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Macon to Columbus

Full-service estimate for 85 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $790 $960 $1,180
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $890 $1,090 $1,330
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,390 $1,690 $2,070
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,080 $2,540 $3,090
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,020 $3,690 $4,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$330

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,390–$2,070

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 Columbus (destination)

Transworth Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2392424
MC
822379
Based in
Columbus, GA 31904 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (706) 221-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aflac INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
814481
Based in
Columbus, GA 31999 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (706) 596-3247 Verify on FMCSA

McCarley Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
92776
MC
129383
Based in
Columbus, GA 31906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (706) 561-5585 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119388
MC
458315
Based in
Columbus, GA 31906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (334) 718-1244 Route Verify on FMCSA

Np Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Np Trans INC

USDOT
3040529
MC
44363
Based in
Columbus, GA 31909 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (760) 544-6128 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Columbus

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Columbus LLC

USDOT
4300155
MC
1674563
Based in
Columbus, GA 31904 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (706) 352-9518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Als Van Line Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
539836
MC
268369
Based in
Columbus, GA 31903 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (404) 629-0223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1873589
MC
676526
Based in
Upatoi, GA 31829 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (706) 587-6299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 138 movers in Columbus

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $790 to $1,180 for a studio, $890 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,390 to $2,070 for a two-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,090 for a three-bedroom and $3,020 to $4,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbus from Macon?

About 85 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Macon and Columbus are in Georgia, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Macon to Columbus?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. 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.

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–Columbus corridor.