Moving from Delaware to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Charleston it is about 629 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 490 to 629 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~629 miWilmington → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,831+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,241 people moved from Delaware to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±901), and about 814 went the other way. Between Wilmington and Charleston it is about 629 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,831 – $3,774 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Delaware to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,241 people a year (±901), against about 814 (±552) from South Carolina to Delaware, so South Carolina gains about 427 people a year on this exchange. Delaware is the 32nd-largest of the 49 states sending people to South Carolina; South Carolina took in about 189,282 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Beaufort County | 220 ±290* |
| New Castle County | Spartanburg County | 53 ±73* |
| New Castle County | Pickens County | 48 ±58* |
| Kent County | Spartanburg County | 36 ±45* |
| Kent County | Charleston County | 26 ±38* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Wilmington to Charleston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Delaware and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Delaware to South Carolina
At about 629 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,831 – $3,774 for a two-bedroom home and $3,255 – $4,340 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,038 – $2,717; a freight trailer is $1,359 – $1,812.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,123 – $2,831 | $1,528 – $2,038 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,547 – $3,397 | $1,834 – $2,446 | $1,223 – $1,630 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $2,038 – $2,717 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,255 – $4,340 | $2,344 – $3,125 | $1,562 – $2,083 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,680 – $4,906 | $2,649 – $3,532 | $1,766 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,246 – $5,661 | $3,057 – $4,076 | $2,038 – $2,717 |
Transport only, for an estimated 629 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Delaware to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to Myrtle Beach | ~490 mi | 3–7 days | $2,205 – $2,940 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| Wilmington to Myrtle Beach | ~532 mi | 3–7 days | $2,394 – $3,192 | $2,753 – $3,671 |
| Dover to Columbia | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Dover to Greenville | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Wilmington to Columbia | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Dover to Charleston | ~588 mi | 3–7 days | $2,646 – $3,528 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| Wilmington to Greenville | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
| Wilmington to Charleston | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Delaware
8 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 45 driver inspections (24.4%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jrmoving LLCMiddletown, DE · USDOT 2404539 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 19 |
| First Rate MoversMillsboro, DE · USDOT 4000852 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Keep It - Moving & Labor LLCCamden Wyo, DE · USDOT 3361659 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Iq Moving&Storage IncWilmington, DE · USDOT 3773052 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| Harold Moving Service LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1428058 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1424027 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Delaware, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Delaware directory ranks them. At the South Carolina end, 179 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Carolina, moving costs in South Carolina, or the reverse trip, South Carolina to Delaware. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Delaware
Delaware to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Charleston, the distance is about 629 miles. From our model that is $2,831 – $3,774 for a two-bedroom home and $3,255 – $4,340 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,038 – $2,717 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,359 – $1,812. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Delaware and South Carolina, distances run from 490 to 629 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to South Carolina take?
Wilmington to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Delaware to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Delaware into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Delaware, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Delaware.
What is the cheapest way to move from Delaware to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,359 – $1,812 for a two-bedroom home over 629 miles against $2,831 – $3,774 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,038 – $2,717, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Delaware to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,241 people (±901) moved from Delaware to South Carolina that year, against about 814 (±552) from South Carolina to Delaware. That makes Delaware the 32nd-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.