Savannah, GA → Dothan, AL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Dothan

About 299 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,500–$3,720, delivery in 1–3 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 112 in Dothan.

299 miroad distance
5 h 51 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,500–$3,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Savannah, Georgia
To: Dothan, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 299 miles (254 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 51 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Dothan → Savannah

Moving from Savannah to Dothan is a regional long-distance move of roughly 299 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Alabama.

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 $2,500 to $3,720 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 51 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Dothan about 72,000. Savannah is considerably denser (1,384 people per square mile versus 791), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Georgia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Dothan

Full-service estimate for 299 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,160	$1,410	$1,720
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,000	$4,870	$5,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,500	$6,700	$8,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,500–$3,720

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4329850
MC: 1690402
Based in: Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1716174
MC: 629425
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2422038
MC: 82976
Based in: Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT: 949323
MC: 519914
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2023162
MC: 711530
Based in: Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 814696
MC: 222137
Based in: Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3176566
MC: 122866
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 261996
MC: 178110
Based in: Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

Near Dothan (destination)

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148986
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 332 trucks, 349 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256677
MC: 115366
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 208 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman Worldwide Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2897746
MC: 974169
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powell Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 457381
MC: 246135
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Runners Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1357693
MC: 507202
Based in: Dothan, AL 36301 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 673-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman American Companies INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119395
MC: 458318
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Global Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119412
MC: 458326
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clockwork Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785148
MC: 928069
Based in: Dothan, AL 36305 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (917) 379-3091 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Dothan

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Dothan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,500 to $2,230 for a one-bedroom, $2,500 to $3,720 for a two-bedroom, $4,000 to $5,950 for a three-bedroom and $5,500 to $8,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dothan from Savannah?

About 299 road miles (254 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 51 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 Alabama 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 Savannah to Dothan?

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 $1,890. 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 Savannah–Dothan corridor.