($358+) Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC Movers
Moving from Atlanta, GA, to Durham, NC, runs anywhere from $358 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $6,977 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 383 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 4 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,050, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $6,977 or more.
- Moving containers run $849 - $2,731, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $358 - $953.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Atlanta, GA, to Durham, NC. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $1,801 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
There are 3 main ways to move from Atlanta to Durham: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $1,801 - $4,892. Moving containers run about 40% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 78% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 1 to 4 days for this 383-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 383-mile route from Atlanta to Durham, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,050 - $3,699 | $849 - $1,539 | $358 - $632 | $819 - $1,385 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $1,801 - $4,892 | $1,085 - $2,228 | $389 - $795 | $896 - $1,766 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,798 - $6,977 | $1,498 - $2,731 | $447 - $953 | $1,151 - $2,163 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 383-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Durham, North Carolina, with costs ranging from $1,050 - $6,977. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $322 - $2,148. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Atlanta and Durham. Local movers in Atlanta typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Atlanta to Durham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,050 - $3,699
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,801 - $4,892
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,798 - $6,977
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Atlanta to Durham.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Durham, 59% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing79% of local movers | $537 - $5,370 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready58% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Atlanta Peach Movers | $215 - $1,289/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $322 - $2,578 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage10% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs61% of local movers | $1,074 - $3,222 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,685 - $10,740 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $804 - $1,528 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items26% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Atlanta Peach Movers | $1,074 - $2,685 |
| Piano | Any piano type41% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Atlanta Peach Movers | $859 - $3,759 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling11% of local movers | $322 - $1,611 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect10% of local movers9% nationally | $698 - $2,148 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $322 - $16,110+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $322 - $3,759+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Atlanta to Durham?
Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina beyond this list.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.
How much do local movers cost in Atlanta, GA?
Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Durham with a local mover averages $1,801 - $4,892. Working with a local mover based in Atlanta, GA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.
The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.
Flex Moving & Storage (4.5/5 stars) is our preferred moving company in Atlanta, based on our analysis of feedback from 578 customers, 85.3% of which is positive.
Address: 2755 Jabco Ct, Lithonia, GA, 30058 | Founded: 2022
Moving container costs from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $849 and $2,731. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Atlanta typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Atlanta to Durham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $849 - $1,539
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,085 - $2,228
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,498 - $2,731
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Durham, NC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $752 in Atlanta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Georgia to North Carolina move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $849. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,085 - $2,228.
What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Durham?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Atlanta to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Atlanta:
- Wirks Moving & Storage, Inc. (4.9/5), 19 years in business
- Flex Moving & Storage (4.5/5), 4 years in business
- Zip Moving And Storage, Inc. (4.7/5), 11 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
A rental truck for this 383-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $358 and $953. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $131 - $150
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
- Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Atlanta to Durham based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $358 - $632
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $389 - $795
- 4+ bedrooms: $447 - $953
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $358 - $953 when pricing out a rental truck from Atlanta to Durham. Fuel alone runs $131 - $150, and overnight lodging ($161/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $70 and $349 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $131 - $150 in fuel for the 383-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $752 in Atlanta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta to Durham?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC
If you're moving a larger household from Atlanta, Georgia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Durham, North Carolina.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $896 and $1,766.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Atlanta to Durham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $819 - $1,385
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $896 - $1,766
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,151 - $2,163
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $81 - $161 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $752.
What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Durham?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Atlanta to Durham. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Durham, NC
Atlanta and Durham land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Atlanta and 99 in Durham, and average rent is $1,900/mo vs. $1,699/mo. With an index gap that small, you likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. For reference, walkability is 48 vs 30 and safety scores are 35.77 vs 45.28.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Durham, NC to Atlanta, GA guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Georgia to North Carolina over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 256 movers in our Georgia network to compare for this 383-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Atlanta, GA, to Durham, NC, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,050 - $6,977 on the 383-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $849 - $2,731 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $358 - $953 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,801 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Durham tend to point to low cost of living and quality education, though terrible traffic and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Duke University & Duke Univ. Health System and IBM.
FAQs: Moving from Atlanta, GA, to Durham, NC
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC?
Costs on this route range from around $358 to $6,977, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,050 and $6,977, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $389 - $795. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($131 - $150), daily insurance ($32/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $21) on top. Overnight stops can add another $161/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How long does a move from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 1 to 4 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What is the best time of year to move from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. North Carolina also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What percentage of Atlanta movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 41% of movers in Atlanta handle piano moves, and 26% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.