Moving from Akron, OH to Greenville, SC
About 505 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Akron, OH to Greenville, SC covers about 505 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 48 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 505 miles between Ohio and South Carolina, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,273 – $3,030 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Greenville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,704 – $2,273 | $1,227 – $1,636 | $818 – $1,091 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,273 – $3,030 | $1,636 – $2,182 | $1,091 – $1,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,613 – $3,485 | $1,882 – $2,509 | $1,254 – $1,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,954 – $3,939 | $2,127 – $2,836 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
Transport only, for an estimated 505 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, Akron to Greenville
505 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,525. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,273 to $3,030, 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 Akron to Greenville
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Summit County, OH to Greenville County, SC, but the wider metro table does: about 48 people a year (±41) moved from the Akron, OH metro area to the Greenville-Anderson, SC metro area. The other way: about 6 people a year (±10).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,520 people a year (±1,621) moving from Ohio to South Carolina and about 5,842 people a year (±1,910) from South Carolina to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 1,322 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Spartanburg County, SC | 3,310 ±672 |
| Anderson County, SC | 2,383 ±597 |
| Pickens County, SC | 2,178 ±574 |
| Richland County, SC | 896 ±266 |
| Laurens County, SC | 725 ±256 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Greenville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Greenville: Swamp Rabbit Moving LLC (Simpsonville, 16 trucks), All Freight Movers LLC (Inman, 15 trucks), Bill Sanders Moving Inc (Williamston, 12 trucks), Reign Moving Solutions LLC (Greer, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio 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 Akron to Greenville
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 505 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Greenville
A local move inside Greenville 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 Greenville are Charlotte (about 107 mi), Columbia (about 114 mi), Augusta (about 115 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to Greenville: from Charlotte, NC, from Columbia, SC, from Augusta, GA, from Atlanta, GA.
Akron to Greenville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Greenville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 505 miles cost about $1,704 – $2,273 for a studio, $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home and $2,613 – $3,485 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Greenville take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Akron to Greenville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,091 – $1,454 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,273 – $3,030 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,636 – $2,182.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Greenville?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Greenville is in South Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
How many people move from Akron to Greenville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 48 people a year (margin of error ±41) moved from the Akron, OH metro area to the Greenville-Anderson, SC metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.