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Johnson City, TN

Valdosta, GA → Johnson City, TN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Valdosta to Johnson City

About 452 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,100–$4,610, delivery in 1–3 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 93 in Johnson City.

  • 452 miroad distance
  • 8 h 30 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,100–$4,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 452 miles (383 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 30 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → Valdosta

Johnson City sits about 452 miles north of Valdosta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Tennessee 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 $3,100 to $4,610 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 30 min.

On the Valdosta side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,539 and 1,633 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Valdosta to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 452 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,510 $1,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,860 $2,270 $2,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,960 $6,040 $7,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,810 $8,310 $10,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$760–$1,080

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,420–$2,090

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,100–$4,610

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Valdosta (origin)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
997480
MC
422306
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242366
MC
172668
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3332009
MC
1356136
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT
3292158
MC
1042696
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
29630
MC
129388
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528247
MC
1173649
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2352886
MC
805637
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986479
MC
94475
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

Near Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Valdosta to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,840 for a studio, $1,860 to $2,760 for a one-bedroom, $3,100 to $4,610 for a two-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,370 for a three-bedroom and $6,810 to $10,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from Valdosta?

About 452 road miles (383 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Tennessee 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Valdosta to Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $760 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Valdosta–Johnson City corridor.