Moving from South Carolina to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Portland it is about 1,067 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 967 to 1,193 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.
- ~1,067 miCharleston → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,802+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 274 people moved from South Carolina to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±222), and about 0 went the other way. Between Charleston and Portland it is about 1,067 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,802 – $6,402 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 274 people a year (±222), against about 0 (±229) from Maine to South Carolina, so Maine gains about 274 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 29th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | York County | 80 ±124* |
| Sumter County | Penobscot County | 56 ±69* |
| Anderson County | Knox County | 41 ±56* |
| Richland County | Cumberland County | 20 ±22* |
| Greenville County | Penobscot County | 18 ±26* |
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.
Charleston to Portland, 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 South Carolina and Maine.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Maine
At about 1,067 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,802 – $6,402 for a two-bedroom home and $5,522 – $7,362 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,457 – $4,609; a freight trailer is $2,305 – $3,073.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,601 – $4,802 | $2,593 – $3,457 | $1,729 – $2,305 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,321 – $5,762 | $3,111 – $4,148 | $2,074 – $2,766 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,802 – $6,402 | $3,457 – $4,609 | $2,305 – $3,073 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,362 | $3,976 – $5,301 | $2,650 – $3,534 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,242 – $8,323 | $4,494 – $5,992 | $2,996 – $3,995 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,202 – $9,603 | $5,186 – $6,914 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,067 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 South Carolina to Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Portland | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Columbia to Portland | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Greenville to Portland | ~1,036 mi | 3–7 days | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| Charleston to Portland | ~1,067 mi | 3–7 days | $4,802 – $6,402 | $5,522 – $7,362 |
| Myrtle Beach to Bangor | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Columbia to Bangor | ~1,155 mi | 3–7 days | $5,198 – $6,930 | $5,977 – $7,970 |
| Greenville to Bangor | ~1,160 mi | 3–7 days | $5,220 – $6,960 | $6,003 – $8,004 |
| Charleston to Bangor | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in South Carolina
39 of the 75 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 200 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 73 vehicle inspections (17.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 51 of 200 driver inspections (25.5%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Freight Movers LLCInman, SC · USDOT 2576290 | 43 | 4 of 15 | 1 of 43 |
| Gemibra Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4474013 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Carolina Freight Movers LLCOrangeburg, SC · USDOT 1456867 | 13 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 13 |
| Coast to Coast Van Lines IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 4168983 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 11 |
| Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLCMyrtle Beach, SC · USDOT 1605825 | 10 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 10 |
| Swamp Rabbit Moving LLCSimpsonville, SC · USDOT 3449704 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
179 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina, 75 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the South Carolina directory ranks them. At the Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine to South Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from South Carolina
South Carolina to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Portland, the distance is about 1,067 miles. From our model that is $4,802 – $6,402 for a two-bedroom home and $5,522 – $7,362 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,457 – $4,609 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,305 – $3,073. Across the 8 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Maine, distances run from 967 to 1,193 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Maine take?
Charleston to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 South Carolina to Maine?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 179 listed movers based in South Carolina, 75 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within South Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Carolina to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,305 – $3,073 for a two-bedroom home over 1,067 miles against $4,802 – $6,402 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,457 – $4,609, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 274 people (±222) moved from South Carolina to Maine that year, against about 0 (±229) from Maine to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 29th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.