South Fulton, GA → Jonesboro, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 445 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,990–$4,450, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Moving from South Fulton to Jonesboro is a regional long-distance move of roughly 445 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Arkansas.
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 $2,990 to $4,450 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 8 h 22 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 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,261 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas 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 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,790 | $5,840 | $7,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,580 | $8,030 | $9,800 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,990–$4,450
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.
Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,670 for a one-bedroom, $2,990 to $4,450 for a two-bedroom, $4,790 to $7,120 for a three-bedroom and $6,580 to $9,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 445 road miles (378 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 22 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 Arkansas 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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–Jonesboro corridor.