Moving from Maryland to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Charleston it is about 567 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 452 to 567 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.
- ~567 miBaltimore → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,552+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,916 people moved from Maryland to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,320), and about 2,246 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Charleston it is about 567 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,552 – $3,402 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,916 people a year (±1,320), against about 2,246 (±775) from South Carolina to Maryland, so South Carolina gains about 1,670 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 13th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | Richland County | 179 ±101 |
| Anne Arundel County | Aiken County | 174 ±180* |
| Anne Arundel County | Horry County | 172 ±149 |
| Montgomery County | Richland County | 163 ±117 |
| Prince George's County | Dorchester County | 158 ±213* |
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.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Maryland to South Carolina
At about 567 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,552 – $3,402 for a two-bedroom home and $2,934 – $3,912 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,837 – $2,449; a freight trailer is $1,225 – $1,633.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,914 – $2,552 | $1,378 – $1,837 | $919 – $1,225 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,296 – $3,062 | $1,653 – $2,204 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,837 – $2,449 | $1,225 – $1,633 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,934 – $3,912 | $2,113 – $2,817 | $1,408 – $1,878 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,317 – $4,423 | $2,388 – $3,184 | $1,592 – $2,123 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,827 – $5,103 | $2,756 – $3,674 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
Transport only, for an estimated 567 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 Maryland to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Myrtle Beach | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Frederick to Myrtle Beach | ~469 mi | 3–7 days | $2,111 – $2,814 | $2,427 – $3,236 |
| Baltimore to Myrtle Beach | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Frederick to Greenville | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Frederick to Columbia | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Annapolis to Columbia | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Annapolis to Greenville | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Baltimore to Columbia | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Baltimore to Greenville | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Annapolis to Charleston | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Frederick to Charleston | ~559 mi | 3–7 days | $2,516 – $3,354 | $2,893 – $3,857 |
| Baltimore to Charleston | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland 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 Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Charleston, the distance is about 567 miles. From our model that is $2,552 – $3,402 for a two-bedroom home and $2,934 – $3,912 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,837 – $2,449 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,225 – $1,633. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and South Carolina, distances run from 452 to 567 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to South Carolina take?
Baltimore to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 10 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 Maryland to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Maryland into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,225 – $1,633 for a two-bedroom home over 567 miles against $2,552 – $3,402 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,837 – $2,449, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,916 people (±1,320) moved from Maryland to South Carolina that year, against about 2,246 (±775) from South Carolina to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 13th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.