Moving from Charleston, SC to Augusta, GA
About 148 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Georgia, 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 Charleston, SC to Augusta, GA covers about 148 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $666 – $888 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 13 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 148 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $666 – $888. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Charleston to Augusta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $500 – $666 | $360 – $480 | $240 – $320 |
| 1 bedroom | $599 – $799 | $432 – $575 | $288 – $384 |
| 2 bedrooms | $666 – $888 | $480 – $639 | $320 – $426 |
| 3 bedrooms | $766 – $1,021 | $551 – $735 | $368 – $490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $866 – $1,154 | $623 – $831 | $416 – $554 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $999 – $1,332 | $719 – $959 | $480 – $639 |
Transport only, for an estimated 148 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, Charleston to Augusta
148 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $740. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $666 to $888, 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 Charleston to Augusta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 13 people a year (±19) moved from Charleston County, SC, home to Charleston, to Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Charleston County make up 0.1% of the 16,147 people a year who moved into Richmond County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 16,878 people a year (±4,012) moving from South Carolina to Georgia and about 16,024 people a year (±3,513) from Georgia to South Carolina — a net gain for Georgia of about 854 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Berkeley County, SC | 4,089 ±675 |
| Dorchester County, SC | 3,646 ±1,057 |
| Richland County, SC | 814 ±188 |
| Greenville County, SC | 582 ±188 |
| Pickens County, SC | 510 ±184 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,312 ±551 |
| Aiken County, SC | 747 ±395 |
| Burke County, GA | 672 ±528 |
| Muscogee County, GA | 526 ±247 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 388 ±235 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Charleston (40 counting those licensed only inside South Carolina). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3402685 | North Charleston · 12 mi | 14 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Charleston LLCUSDOT 2276296 | North Charleston · 5 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong Relocation Company Charleston LLCUSDOT 3528195 | Summerville · 24 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | — |
| The Charleston Gentle MoversUSDOT 4011607 | Charleston · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
| Ready Set MoversUSDOT 2150739 | Charleston · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Noflex Moving & Logistics LLCUSDOT 4173555 | Charleston · 10 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Augusta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Augusta: Adsi Moving Systems Inc (Augusta, 16 trucks), H & S Transfer Companyinc (Augusta, 8 trucks), Budget Movers of Augusta Inc (Augusta, 6 trucks), Monro Moving & Storage (Augusta, 6 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Georgia, 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 Charleston to Augusta
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 148 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Augusta
A local move inside Augusta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Augusta are Columbia (about 76 mi), Greenville (about 115 mi), Savannah (about 127 mi).
Other routes from Charleston
All routes from Charleston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston to Savannah, GA | ~97 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Charleston to Myrtle Beach, SC | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Charleston to Columbia, SC | ~122 mi | $549 – $732 |
| Charleston to Charlotte, NC | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Charleston to Jacksonville, FL | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Charleston to Greenville, SC | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| Charleston to Raleigh, NC | ~256 mi | $1,152 – $1,536 |
| Charleston to Norfolk, VA | ~407 mi | $1,832 – $2,442 |
Also moving to Augusta: from Columbia, SC, from Atlanta, GA, from Columbus, GA, from Fayetteville, NC.
Charleston to Augusta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Charleston, SC to Augusta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 148 miles cost about $500 – $666 for a studio, $666 – $888 for a two-bedroom home and $766 – $1,021 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Charleston, SC to Augusta take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Charleston, SC to Augusta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $320 – $426 for a two-bedroom home, against $666 – $888 with full-service movers; a moving container is $480 – $639.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Charleston, SC to Augusta?
Yes. Charleston is in South Carolina and Augusta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Charleston hold it.
How many people move from Charleston, SC to Augusta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 13 people a year (margin of error ±19) moved from Charleston County, which contains Charleston, to Richmond County, which contains Augusta.
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.