Moving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Charleston it is about 655 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 475 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.
- ~655 miPhiladelphia → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,948+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 7,391 people moved from Pennsylvania to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,838), and about 3,670 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Charleston it is about 655 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,948 – $3,930 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,391 people a year (±1,838), against about 3,670 (±1,176) from South Carolina to Pennsylvania, so South Carolina gains about 3,721 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County | Berkeley County | 279 ±320* |
| Cambria County | Greenville County | 195 ±202* |
| Lehigh County | Spartanburg County | 185 ±283* |
| Columbia County | Horry County | 181 ±231* |
| Allegheny County | Charleston County | 173 ±152 |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina
At about 655 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,948 – $3,930 for a two-bedroom home and $3,390 – $4,519 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,122 – $2,830; a freight trailer is $1,415 – $1,886.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,211 – $2,948 | $1,592 – $2,122 | $1,061 – $1,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,653 – $3,537 | $1,910 – $2,547 | $1,273 – $1,698 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,948 – $3,930 | $2,122 – $2,830 | $1,415 – $1,886 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,390 – $4,519 | $2,441 – $3,254 | $1,627 – $2,169 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,832 – $5,109 | $2,759 – $3,678 | $1,839 – $2,452 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,421 – $5,895 | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,122 – $2,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 655 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 Pennsylvania to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Greenville | ~475 mi | 3–7 days | $2,138 – $2,850 | $2,458 – $3,278 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbia | ~523 mi | 3–7 days | $2,354 – $3,138 | $2,707 – $3,609 |
| Harrisburg to Myrtle Beach | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach | ~557 mi | 3–7 days | $2,507 – $3,342 | $2,882 – $3,843 |
| Harrisburg to Greenville | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Harrisburg to Columbia | ~571 mi | 3–7 days | $2,570 – $3,426 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| Allentown to Myrtle Beach | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Erie to Greenville | ~604 mi | 3–7 days | $2,718 – $3,624 | $3,126 – $4,168 |
| Philadelphia to Columbia | ~610 mi | 3–7 days | $2,745 – $3,660 | $3,157 – $4,209 |
| Pittsburgh to Charleston | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Philadelphia to Greenville | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Harrisburg to Charleston | ~635 mi | 3–7 days | $2,858 – $3,810 | $3,286 – $4,382 |
| Allentown to Greenville | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Allentown to Columbia | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Philadelphia to Charleston | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Erie to Columbia | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Erie to Myrtle Beach | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Allentown to Charleston | ~692 mi | 3–7 days | $3,114 – $4,152 | $3,581 – $4,775 |
| Erie 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 Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Charleston, the distance is about 655 miles. From our model that is $2,948 – $3,930 for a two-bedroom home and $3,390 – $4,519 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,122 – $2,830 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,415 – $1,886. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and South Carolina, distances run from 475 to 753 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina take?
Philadelphia to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Pennsylvania to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,415 – $1,886 for a two-bedroom home over 655 miles against $2,948 – $3,930 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,122 – $2,830, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,391 people (±1,838) moved from Pennsylvania to South Carolina that year, against about 3,670 (±1,176) from South Carolina to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 8th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.