Moving from Atlanta, GA to Charleston, SC
About 310 miles across a state line, from Georgia into South Carolina, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to Charleston, SC covers about 310 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 199 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 310 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,395 – $1,860. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to Charleston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,046 – $1,395 | $753 – $1,004 | $502 – $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 – $1,674 | $904 – $1,205 | $603 – $804 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,004 – $1,339 | $670 – $893 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,604 – $2,139 | $1,155 – $1,540 | $770 – $1,027 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,814 – $2,418 | $1,306 – $1,741 | $870 – $1,161 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,093 – $2,790 | $1,507 – $2,009 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
Transport only, for an estimated 310 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Atlanta to Charleston
310 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,550. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,395 to $1,860, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Atlanta to Charleston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 199 people a year (±135) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Charleston County, SC, home to Charleston. Going the other way: about 94 people a year (±72). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.8% of the 26,111 people a year who moved into Charleston County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 16,024 people a year (±3,513) moving from Georgia to South Carolina and about 16,878 people a year (±4,012) from South Carolina to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 854 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Berkeley County, SC | 3,274 ±618 |
| Dorchester County, SC | 2,091 ±389 |
| Beaufort County, SC | 764 ±308 |
| Richland County, SC | 760 ±245 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 739 ±302 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Charleston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charleston: Reads Moving Systems of Carolina Inc (Summerville, 28 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (North Charleston, 14 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Charleston LLC (North Charleston, 10 trucks), Armstrong Relocation Company Charleston LLC (Summerville, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into South Carolina, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Atlanta to Charleston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 310 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Charleston
A local move inside Charleston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Charleston are Savannah (about 97 mi), Myrtle Beach (about 103 mi), Columbia (about 122 mi).
Other routes from Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Charleston: from Savannah, GA, from Myrtle Beach, SC, from Columbia, SC, from Charlotte, NC.
Atlanta to Charleston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Charleston, SC?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 310 miles cost about $1,046 – $1,395 for a studio, $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home and $1,604 – $2,139 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Charleston, SC take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to Charleston, SC?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $670 – $893 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,395 – $1,860 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,004 – $1,339.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Charleston, SC?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Charleston is in South Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to Charleston, SC each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 199 people a year (margin of error ±135) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Charleston County, which contains Charleston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.