South Fulton, GA → Jackson, MS · Regional long-distance move
About 400 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,810–$4,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 173 in Jackson.
The route from South Fulton, GA to Jackson, MS covers roughly 400 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,810 to $4,180 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 7 h 36 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,261 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Georgia, 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 | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,430 | $4,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,810–$4,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for South Fulton, GA → Jackson, MS. 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 $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,510 for a one-bedroom, $2,810 to $4,180 for a two-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,690 for a three-bedroom and $6,180 to $9,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 400 road miles (339 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 36 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Mississippi 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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–Jackson corridor.