Moving from New Hampshire to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Charleston it is about 982 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 867 to 982 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.
- ~982 miManchester → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,419+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,478 people moved from New Hampshire to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,175), and about 303 went the other way. Between Manchester and Charleston it is about 982 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,419 – $5,892 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,478 people a year (±1,175), against about 303 (±274) from South Carolina to New Hampshire, so South Carolina gains about 1,175 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 26th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton County | Charleston County | 133 ±165* |
| Rockingham County | Beaufort County | 114 ±164* |
| Cheshire County | Oconee County | 106 ±159* |
| Merrimack County | Horry County | 79 ±129* |
| Rockingham County | Clarendon County | 61 ±91* |
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.
Manchester 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 New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to South Carolina
At about 982 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home and $5,082 – $6,776 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,182 – $4,242; a freight trailer is $2,121 – $2,828.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,314 – $4,419 | $2,386 – $3,182 | $1,591 – $2,121 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,977 – $5,303 | $2,864 – $3,818 | $1,909 – $2,545 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,419 – $5,892 | $3,182 – $4,242 | $2,121 – $2,828 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,082 – $6,776 | $3,659 – $4,879 | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,745 – $7,660 | $4,136 – $5,515 | $2,757 – $3,677 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,629 – $8,838 | $4,773 – $6,363 | $3,182 – $4,242 |
Transport only, for an estimated 982 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 New Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua to Myrtle Beach | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Manchester to Myrtle Beach | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Nashua to Columbia | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Nashua to Greenville | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
| Manchester to Columbia | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Manchester to Greenville | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Nashua to Charleston | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Manchester to Charleston | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Hampshire
29 of the 37 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 154 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 79 vehicle inspections (12.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 154 driver inspections (13.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| RJ Crowley Moving and StoragePlymouth, NH · USDOT 3230416 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 11 |
| Chase the MoverClaremont, NH · USDOT 1972870 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Millennial Moving Solutions LLCNew London, NH · USDOT 3236744 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire, 37 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Charleston, the distance is about 982 miles. From our model that is $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home and $5,082 – $6,776 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,182 – $4,242 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,121 – $2,828. Across the 8 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and South Carolina, distances run from 867 to 982 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to South Carolina take?
Manchester to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 New Hampshire to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 40 listed movers based in New Hampshire, 37 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Hampshire to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,121 – $2,828 for a two-bedroom home over 982 miles against $4,419 – $5,892 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,182 – $4,242, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,478 people (±1,175) moved from New Hampshire to South Carolina that year, against about 303 (±274) from South Carolina to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 26th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.