Silver Spring, MD → Augusta, GA · Long-distance move
About 567 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,690–$5,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 813 carriers on the Silver Spring side and 200 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 567 miles southwest of Silver Spring, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Georgia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $3,690 to $5,490 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 10 h 29 min.
On the Silver Spring side there are 813 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (494 of them authorized for interstate work), and 200 around Augusta (127 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 Augusta.
Silver Spring has a population of about 82,000 and Augusta about 201,999. Silver Spring is considerably denser (10,277 people per square mile versus 668), 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 Georgia than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,910 | $7,200 | $8,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,120 | $9,900 | $12,080 |
$880–$1,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,530–$2,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,690–$5,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Silver Spring, MD → Augusta, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,290 for a one-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a two-bedroom, $5,910 to $8,790 for a three-bedroom and $8,120 to $12,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 567 road miles (481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 29 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 Maryland 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 $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,240. 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 Silver Spring–Augusta corridor.