South Fulton, GA → New Orleans, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 472 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,660, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 227 in New Orleans.
New Orleans sits about 472 miles southwest of South Fulton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Louisiana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,130 to $4,660 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 50 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 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 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,890 | $8,410 | $10,260 |
$780–$1,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,440–$2,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,130–$4,660
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 $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,660 for a two-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,460 for a three-bedroom and $6,890 to $10,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 472 road miles (400 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 50 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 Louisiana 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 $780 to $1,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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–New Orleans corridor.