Moving from Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach, SC
About 569 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 Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach, SC covers about 569 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,561 – $3,414 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 120 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 569 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 $2,561 – $3,414 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Columbus to Myrtle Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,920 – $2,561 | $1,383 – $1,844 | $922 – $1,229 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,304 – $3,073 | $1,659 – $2,212 | $1,106 – $1,475 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,561 – $3,414 | $1,844 – $2,458 | $1,229 – $1,639 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,945 – $3,926 | $2,120 – $2,827 | $1,413 – $1,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,329 – $4,438 | $2,397 – $3,196 | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,841 – $5,121 | $2,765 – $3,687 | $1,844 – $2,458 |
Transport only, for an estimated 569 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, Columbus to Myrtle Beach
569 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,845. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,561 to $3,414, 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 Columbus to Myrtle Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 120 people a year (±109) moved from Franklin County, OH, home to Columbus, to Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach. Going the other way: about 2 people a year (±4). Movers from Franklin County make up 0.6% of the 18,574 people a year who moved into Horry County from another county or state.
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 |
|---|---|
| Delaware County, OH | 6,743 ±1,168 |
| Licking County, OH | 4,216 ±799 |
| Fairfield County, OH | 3,619 ±640 |
| Hamilton County, OH | 1,983 ±330 |
| Union County, OH | 1,690 ±449 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Greenville County, SC | 947 ±325 |
| Georgetown County, SC | 683 ±308 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 543 ±416 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 377 ±175 |
| Guilford County, NC | 348 ±314 |
Licensed movers at each end
30 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Columbus (88 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 33.3% of their 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaders Moving and StorageUSDOT 1237577 | Worthington · 10 mi | 40 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Planes Moving & Storage Company of ColumbusUSDOT 1458935 | Columbus · 7 mi | 31 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Midland VanlinesUSDOT 1248332 | Columbus · 9 mi | 16 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Premier Office Movers LLCUSDOT 1121377 | Columbus · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Accelerated Laboratory LogisticsUSDOT 1241478 | Columbus · 7 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Krupp Moving & StorageUSDOT 4023787 | Columbus · 9 mi | 8 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Myrtle Beach end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach: Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLC (Myrtle Beach, 4 trucks), East Coast Moving (Ocean Isle Beach, 4 trucks), Moving Spaces LLC (Little River, 3 trucks), Fairway Moving Services (Myrtle Beach, 2 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 Columbus to Myrtle Beach
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 569 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach
A local move inside Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach are Charleston (about 103 mi), Fayetteville (about 111 mi), Columbia (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Columbus
All routes from Columbus, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Dayton, OH | ~75 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Columbus to Cincinnati, OH | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Columbus to Akron, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Columbus to Huntington, WV | ~129 mi | $581 – $774 |
| Columbus to Toledo, OH | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Columbus to Cleveland, OH | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Columbus to Charleston, WV | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| Columbus to Fort Wayne, IN | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
Also moving to Myrtle Beach: from Charleston, SC, from Columbia, SC, from Raleigh, NC, from Charlotte, NC.
Columbus to Myrtle Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 569 miles cost about $1,920 – $2,561 for a studio, $2,561 – $3,414 for a two-bedroom home and $2,945 – $3,926 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), 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 Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,229 – $1,639 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,561 – $3,414 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,844 – $2,458.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach?
Yes. Columbus is in Ohio and Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 30 listed movers within 30 miles of Columbus hold it.
How many people move from Columbus, OH to Myrtle Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 120 people a year (margin of error ±109) moved from Franklin County, which contains Columbus, to Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach.
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.