Route guide · NJ → GA
Shipping a car from New Jersey to Georgia
Shipping a running sedan from Newark to Atlanta costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,200–$1,800 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #179 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,000
- Road miles
- 870
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 6.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 98
City to city
What it costs between New Jersey and Georgia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Newark, Trenton, Vineland and Phillipsburg and Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County and Macon-Bibb County — 680 to 970 road miles apart.
| From | Atlanta | Columbus | Augusta-Richmond County | Macon-Bibb County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days |
| Trenton | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days |
| Vineland | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days |
| Phillipsburg | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Newark to Atlanta, 870 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $900–$1,350 | $1,350–$2,025 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,500–$2,250 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$1,550 | $1,550–$2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$725 | $725–$1,075 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from New Jersey to Georgia is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,075
About this route
Why so many cars go from New Jersey to Georgia
About 6,555 people moved from New Jersey to Georgia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,339 in 2023, 6,770 in 2024). That is 3% of everyone who left New Jersey for another state.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 1,814 people a year go the other way, Georgia to New Jersey. Trucks heading into Georgia fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,000, shipping from New Jersey to Georgia is one of the cheaper long moves out of New Jersey — Florida ($1,175) and Texas ($1,275) cost more. That works out to about $1.15 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Newark to Atlanta is about 870 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in New Jersey and Georgia, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New Jersey
54 companies based in New Jersey: 54 carriers, 0 brokers, 490 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Allstate Auto Transport and Shipping LLC Deal · 293 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1873567
- KK Car Transporter Corp Middlesex · 26 trucks · since 2024 · USDOT 4222750
- LGL Trucking Services LLC Kearny · 8 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3018278
- VS Transit LLC Toms River · 8 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3997984
- Master Auto Transport LLC Perth Amboy · 7 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2032418
Delivery end Georgia
44 companies based in Georgia: 40 carriers, 4 brokers, 394 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Extreme Auto Transport Duluth · 246 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1415704
- Premier Vehicle Transport Inc Augusta · 21 trucks · since 1999 · USDOT 846362
- US Auto Transport Inc Cumming · 20 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2329190
- Driven Logistics Ringgold · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3539872
- Snap Auto Duluth · 7 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2989796
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
New Jersey to Georgia car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Georgia's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Georgia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from Newark to Atlanta (870 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $725–$1,250. An SUV costs about $900–$1,350, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,200–$1,800 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Jersey to Georgia?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 870-mile trip from Newark to Atlanta. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from New Jersey to Georgia?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in Georgia after moving?
Georgia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get your Georgia driver's license first. Cars in 13 metro Atlanta counties need an emissions inspection before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from New Jersey to Georgia?
Driving 870 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New Jersey to Georgia?
Our directory lists 54 companies based in New Jersey and 44 based in Georgia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.