Moving from North Carolina to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Charleston it is about 206 miles and about 4 hours; the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 100 to 268 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.
- ~206 miCharlotte → Charleston
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $927+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 33,151 people moved from North Carolina to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±5,633), and about 29,982 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Charleston it is about 206 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $927 – $1,236 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 33,151 people a year (±5,633), against about 29,982 (±4,618) from South Carolina to North Carolina, so South Carolina gains about 3,169 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina sends more people to South Carolina than any other state; South Carolina took in about 189,282 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | York County | 4,175 ±1,137 |
| Mecklenburg County | Lancaster County | 1,756 ±915 |
| Mecklenburg County | Richland County | 1,599 ±1,099 |
| Mecklenburg County | Charleston County | 739 ±302 |
| Union County | Lancaster County | 721 ±406 |
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.
Charlotte 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 North Carolina and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to South Carolina
At about 206 miles, full-service movers should land around $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home and $1,066 – $1,421 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $667 – $890; a freight trailer is $445 – $593.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $695 – $927 | $501 – $667 | $334 – $445 |
| 1 bedroom | $834 – $1,112 | $601 – $801 | $400 – $534 |
| 2 bedrooms | $927 – $1,236 | $667 – $890 | $445 – $593 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,066 – $1,421 | $768 – $1,023 | $512 – $682 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,205 – $1,607 | $868 – $1,157 | $578 – $771 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
Transport only, for an estimated 206 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 North Carolina to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Columbia | ~100 mi | Same day | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Charlotte to Greenville | ~107 mi | 1–3 days | $482 – $642 | $554 – $738 |
| Fayetteville to Myrtle Beach | ~111 mi | 1–3 days | $500 – $666 | $574 – $766 |
| Fayetteville to Columbia | ~162 mi | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Raleigh to Myrtle Beach | ~168 mi | 1–3 days | $756 – $1,008 | $869 – $1,159 |
| Winston-Salem to Greenville | ~173 mi | 1–3 days | $779 – $1,038 | $895 – $1,194 |
| Winston-Salem to Columbia | ~177 mi | 1–3 days | $797 – $1,062 | $916 – $1,221 |
| Charlotte to Myrtle Beach | ~178 mi | 1–3 days | $801 – $1,068 | $921 – $1,228 |
| Chapel Hill to Myrtle Beach | ~179 mi | 1–3 days | $806 – $1,074 | $926 – $1,235 |
| Durham to Myrtle Beach | ~184 mi | 1–3 days | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
| Greensboro to Columbia | ~186 mi | 1–3 days | $837 – $1,116 | $963 – $1,283 |
| Fayetteville to Charleston | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Greensboro to Greenville | ~197 mi | 1–3 days | $887 – $1,182 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| Greensboro to Myrtle Beach | ~199 mi | 1–3 days | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Chapel Hill to Columbia | ~204 mi | 1–3 days | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Charlotte to Charleston | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Winston-Salem to Myrtle Beach | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Durham to Columbia | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Raleigh to Columbia | ~214 mi | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Fayetteville to Greenville | ~227 mi | 1–3 days | $1,022 – $1,362 | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Chapel Hill to Greenville | ~237 mi | 1–3 days | $1,067 – $1,422 | $1,226 – $1,635 |
| Durham to Greenville | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Raleigh to Charleston | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Raleigh to Greenville | ~258 mi | 1–3 days | $1,161 – $1,548 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
| Chapel Hill to Charleston | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Greensboro to Charleston | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Durham to Charleston | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Winston-Salem to Charleston | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Charleston, the distance is about 206 miles. From our model that is $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home and $1,066 – $1,421 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $667 – $890 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $445 – $593. Across the 28 city pairs we price between North Carolina and South Carolina, distances run from 100 to 268 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to South Carolina take?
Charlotte to Charleston is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Carolina to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $445 – $593 for a two-bedroom home over 206 miles against $927 – $1,236 with full-service movers. A container, about $667 – $890, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 33,151 people (±5,633) moved from North Carolina to South Carolina that year, against about 29,982 (±4,618) from South Carolina to North Carolina. No other state sends more people to South Carolina.