Philadelphia, PA → Atlanta, GA · Long-distance move
About 791 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 3,398 in Atlanta.
Moving from Philadelphia to Atlanta is a long-distance move of roughly 791 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania to Georgia.
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 $4,060 to $6,050 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 14 h 20 min.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,398 around Atlanta (1,586 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 Atlanta.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Atlanta about 529,110. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 3,686), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,960 | $6,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,500 | $7,930 | $9,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,940 | $10,900 | $13,300 |
$1,110–$1,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,060–$6,050
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 $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,630 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,050 for a two-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a three-bedroom and $8,940 to $13,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 791 road miles (670 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 20 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 Pennsylvania 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 $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Philadelphia–Atlanta corridor.