Moving from New Jersey to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Charleston it is about 740 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 641 to 753 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.
- ~740 miNewark → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,330+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 4,259 people moved from New Jersey to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,887), and about 1,659 went the other way. Between Newark and Charleston it is about 740 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,330 – $4,440 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,259 people a year (±1,887), against about 1,659 (±867) from South Carolina to New Jersey, so South Carolina gains about 2,600 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | Greenville County | 245 ±285* |
| Morris County | Oconee County | 244 ±357* |
| Passaic County | Greenville County | 232 ±338* |
| Union County | York County | 214 ±299* |
| Bergen County | Charleston County | 173 ±149 |
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.
Newark 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 Jersey and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to South Carolina
At about 740 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,398 – $3,197; a freight trailer is $1,598 – $2,131.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,798 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,598 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,997 – $3,996 | $2,158 – $2,877 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,330 – $4,440 | $2,398 – $3,197 | $1,598 – $2,131 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,829 – $5,106 | $2,757 – $3,676 | $1,838 – $2,451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,329 – $5,772 | $3,117 – $4,156 | $2,078 – $2,771 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,995 – $6,660 | $3,596 – $4,795 | $2,398 – $3,197 |
Transport only, for an estimated 740 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 Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Myrtle Beach | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Jersey City to Myrtle Beach | ~644 mi | 3–7 days | $2,898 – $3,864 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| Paterson to Myrtle Beach | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Newark to Columbia | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Jersey City to Columbia | ~702 mi | 3–7 days | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Newark to Greenville | ~706 mi | 3–7 days | $3,177 – $4,236 | $3,654 – $4,871 |
| Paterson to Columbia | ~709 mi | 3–7 days | $3,191 – $4,254 | $3,669 – $4,892 |
| Jersey City to Greenville | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Paterson to Greenville | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Newark to Charleston | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Jersey City to Charleston | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Paterson to Charleston | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Charleston, the distance is about 740 miles. From our model that is $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,398 – $3,197 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,598 – $2,131. Across the 12 city pairs we price between New Jersey and South Carolina, distances run from 641 to 753 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to South Carolina take?
Newark to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Jersey to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,598 – $2,131 for a two-bedroom home over 740 miles against $3,330 – $4,440 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,398 – $3,197, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,259 people (±1,887) moved from New Jersey to South Carolina that year, against about 1,659 (±867) from South Carolina to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 12th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.