Monroe, LA → South Fulton, GA · Long-distance move
About 520 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,280–$4,880, delivery in 2–5 days, 49 carriers on the Monroe side and 1,228 in South Fulton.
The route from Monroe, LA to South Fulton, GA covers roughly 520 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,280 to $4,880 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 9 h 40 min.
On the Monroe side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,228 around South Fulton (556 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 South Fulton.
Monroe has a population of about 46,000 and South Fulton about 112,820. The two cities have comparable density (1,604 and 1,261 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,240 | $6,400 | $7,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,210 | $8,790 | $10,730 |
$830–$1,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,480–$2,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,280–$4,880
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,930 for a one-bedroom, $3,280 to $4,880 for a two-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,800 for a three-bedroom and $7,210 to $10,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 520 road miles (441 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 40 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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.
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 Monroe–South Fulton corridor.