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Macon, GA → Providence, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Macon to Providence

About 1,081 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,970–$7,390, delivery in 3–7 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 330 in Providence.

  • 1,081 miroad distance
  • 19 h 20 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,970–$7,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,081 miles (916 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 20 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination
330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Macon

Moving from Macon to Providence is a long-distance move of roughly 1,081 road miles, heading northeast from Georgia to Rhode Island.

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 $4,970 to $7,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 20 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 631 in Macon), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Macon to Providence

Full-service estimate for 1,081 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,990 $2,420 $2,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,980 $3,640 $4,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,950 $9,690 $11,830
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,930 $13,330 $16,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,560–$2,200

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,920

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

Full-service mover

$4,970–$7,390

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Macon, GA → Providence, RI. 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 Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC

USDOT
179097
MC
308546
Based in
Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 851-9461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC

USDOT
612151
MC
294309
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (937) 430-1863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3934248
MC
1459148
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (223) 260-9934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086040
MC
69304
Based in
Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (347) 691-4149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3365162
MC
1078255
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 258-4207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC

USDOT
1432058
MC
541084
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (401) 649-4900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106974
MC
133272
Based in
Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 427-1184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782376
MC
926696
Based in
North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (508) 905-9134 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,980 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,970 to $7,390 for a two-bedroom, $7,950 to $11,830 for a three-bedroom and $10,930 to $16,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Macon?

About 1,081 road miles (916 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,920. 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–Providence corridor.