South Fulton, GA → Sugar Land, TX · Long-distance move
About 834 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
The route from South Fulton, GA to Sugar Land, TX covers roughly 834 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,130 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 5 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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 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 | $2,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,130 | $5,030 | $6,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,050 | $9,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,080 | $11,070 | $13,510 |
$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.
$4,130–$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.
Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC
Legal name: Barnette Group INC
Legal name: Davidson Transportation Marketing INC
Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 834 road miles (707 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 5 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–Sugar Land corridor.