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Macon, GA → Johnson City, TN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Macon to Johnson City

About 301 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,830, delivery in 1–3 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 93 in Johnson City.

  • 301 miroad distance
  • 5 h 53 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,570–$3,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 301 miles (255 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 53 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → Macon

The route from Macon, GA to Johnson City, TN covers roughly 301 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,570 to $3,830 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 5 h 53 min.

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 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Johnson City about 74,000. Johnson City is the denser city (1,633 people per square mile versus 631 in Macon), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Macon to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 301 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,450 $1,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,110 $5,020 $6,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,660 $6,900 $8,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,900

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

Full-service mover

$2,570–$3,830

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Macon, GA → Johnson City, TN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Macon to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,120 for a three-bedroom and $5,660 to $8,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from Macon?

About 301 road miles (255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Tennessee 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 Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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–Johnson City corridor.