A Better Way Movers
Peachtree City, GA · USDOT 1533007
22 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2006
Moving from Georgia to Florida
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 34,000 people living in Florida had lived in Georgia a year earlier. No other state drew more people from Georgia. A 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Miami, about 716 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 208 licensed movers are based in Georgia.
Who makes this move
34,388
people moved from Georgia to Florida (±6,124)
52,371
moved the other way, from Florida to Georgia (±8,290)
- Florida drew about 15% of the roughly 229,000 people who left Georgia for another state.
- More people moved from Florida to Georgia than this way, by about 18,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Georgia went
Most common moves out of Georgia
- Florida34,000
- Texas19,000
- North Carolina19,000
- South Carolina16,000
- Alabama15,000
- Tennessee11,000
- Virginia9,200
- New York8,300
Where people moving to Florida came from
- New York51,000
- Texas45,000
- California36,000
- Georgia34,000
- Pennsylvania34,000
- Virginia29,000
- North Carolina26,000
- Illinois24,000
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Atlanta to Miami, about 716 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Miami | 716 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Atlanta to Tampa | 492 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Atlanta to Orlando | 474 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Savannah to Miami | 519 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Savannah to Tampa | 350 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Savannah to Orlando | 289 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Georgia
See all 208Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A C White Moving Systems Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 1134502
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2003
A C White Transfer & Storage Company Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 92851
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
A-1 Hortons Moving Service Inc
Atlanta, GA · USDOT 600967
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1995
A-okay Moving & Storage Inc
Columbus, GA · USDOT 2442974
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2013
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedGeorgia to Florida crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Georgia to Florida
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Florida?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Miami, about 716 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Georgia to Florida?
About 34,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 34,388, with a margin of error of ±6,124. About 52,000 moved from Florida to Georgia the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Georgia to Florida?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 289 to 716 miles by road; Atlanta to Miami is about 716. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Georgia to Florida?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Georgia to Florida?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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