($591+) Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,778 and $7,419. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 861-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $379 - $2,524, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Newark and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Newark to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,778 - $4,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,253 - $5,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,071 - $7,419

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 Newark to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Atlanta?

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,174 and $3,977. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Newark typically costs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,977

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $95 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $189 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $883 in Newark, NJ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Atlanta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Atlanta?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA

Plan on $616 - $1,711 for a rental moving truck on the 861-mile route from Newark, New Jersey, to Atlanta, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $346 - $395
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $616 - $1,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $659 - $1,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $808 - $1,711

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $883.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $346 - $395 for the 861-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $76 and $410, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $189 per night for hotel stops on the 861-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $379 - $568.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Atlanta?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA

For larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Atlanta, Georgia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,161 and $2,386.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Newark to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,896
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $2,968

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Newark, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $883.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $95 - $189 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Atlanta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Atlanta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Atlanta, side by side with Newark on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.