South Fulton, GA → Dallas, TX · Long-distance move
About 833 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 3,665 in Dallas.
Moving from South Fulton to Dallas is a long-distance move of roughly 833 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Texas.
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 $4,120 to $6,140 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 15 h 4 min.
On the South Fulton side there are 1,228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (556 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,665 around Dallas (1,566 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 Dallas.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Dallas about 1.3 million. Dallas is the denser city (3,841 people per square mile versus 1,261 in South Fulton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,030 | $6,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,050 | $9,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,070 | $13,500 |
$1,160–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,120–$6,140
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 $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,070 to $13,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 833 road miles (706 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 4 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 Georgia into Texas 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 $1,160 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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 South Fulton–Dallas corridor.