South Fulton, GA → Lansing, MI · Long-distance move
About 740 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,880–$5,770, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 152 in Lansing.
Moving from South Fulton to Lansing is a long-distance move of roughly 740 road miles, heading north from Georgia to Michigan.
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 $3,880 to $5,770 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 13 h 28 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 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Lansing about 113,884. Lansing is the denser city (2,881 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,880 | $4,730 | $5,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,570 | $9,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,530 | $10,410 | $12,690 |
$1,060–$1,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,880–$5,770
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
Legal name: Barnette Group INC
Legal name: Davidson Transportation Marketing INC
Legal name: Mann Trucking Services INC
Legal name: Eberly Transportation LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,460 for a one-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,770 for a two-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,230 for a three-bedroom and $8,530 to $12,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 740 road miles (627 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 28 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 Michigan 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 $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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–Lansing corridor.