Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Charlotte, NC
About 178 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into North 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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Charlotte, NC covers about 178 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $801 – $1,068 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 163 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 178 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 $801 – $1,068. 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 Myrtle Beach to Charlotte
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 – $801 | $433 – $577 | $288 – $384 |
| 1 bedroom | $721 – $961 | $519 – $692 | $346 – $461 |
| 2 bedrooms | $801 – $1,068 | $577 – $769 | $384 – $513 |
| 3 bedrooms | $921 – $1,228 | $663 – $884 | $442 – $590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,041 – $1,388 | $750 – $1,000 | $500 – $666 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,202 – $1,602 | $865 – $1,153 | $577 – $769 |
Transport only, for an estimated 178 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, Myrtle Beach to Charlotte
178 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $890. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $801 to $1,068, 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 Myrtle Beach to Charlotte
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 163 people a year (±81) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Mecklenburg County, NC, home to Charlotte. Going the other way: about 377 people a year (±175). Movers from Horry County make up 0.2% of the 69,529 people a year who moved into Mecklenburg County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 29,982 people a year (±4,618) moving from South Carolina to North Carolina and about 33,151 people a year (±5,633) from North Carolina to South Carolina — a net gain for South Carolina of about 3,169 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Georgetown County, SC | 1,166 ±555 |
| Richland County, SC | 885 ±238 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 399 ±463 |
| Charleston County, SC | 336 ±90 |
| Jasper County, SC | 316 ±245 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Union County, NC | 4,320 ±1,055 |
| York County, SC | 2,688 ±744 |
| Cabarrus County, NC | 2,420 ±561 |
| Gaston County, NC | 1,961 ±625 |
| Guilford County, NC | 1,911 ±473 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach (16 counting those licensed only inside South Carolina). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.3% of their 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLCUSDOT 1605825 | Myrtle Beach · 1 mi | 4 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 2 |
| East Coast MovingUSDOT 1172302 | Ocean Isle Beach · 28 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Moving Spaces LLCUSDOT 4567250 | Little River · 18 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Fairway Moving ServicesUSDOT 1725600 | Myrtle Beach · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Luxury Movers Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3288750 | Myrtle Beach · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
| Labarbera Movers LLCUSDOT 3854323 | Conway · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Charlotte end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charlotte: Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation (Charlotte, 37 trucks), Hornet Moving LLC (Charlotte, 28 trucks), All My Sons Moving and Storage (Charlotte, 15 trucks), Citywide Moving Systems Inc (Monroe, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into North 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 Myrtle Beach to Charlotte
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 178 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 Charlotte
A local move inside Charlotte later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Charlotte are Winston-Salem (about 80 mi), Greensboro (about 97 mi), Columbia (about 100 mi).
Other routes from Myrtle Beach
All routes from Myrtle Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Charleston, SC | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Myrtle Beach to Columbia, SC | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| Myrtle Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Myrtle Beach to Greenville, SC | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
| Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA | ~432 mi | $1,944 – $2,592 |
| Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~545 mi | $2,453 – $3,270 |
| Myrtle Beach to Hartford, CT | ~760 mi | $3,420 – $4,560 |
| Myrtle Beach to Manchester, NH | ~882 mi | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Also moving to Charlotte: from Winston-Salem, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Columbia, SC, from Greenville, SC.
Myrtle Beach to Charlotte moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 178 miles cost about $601 – $801 for a studio, $801 – $1,068 for a two-bedroom home and $921 – $1,228 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte 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 Myrtle Beach to Charlotte?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $384 – $513 for a two-bedroom home, against $801 – $1,068 with full-service movers; a moving container is $577 – $769.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Charlotte?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Charlotte is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach hold it.
How many people move from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 163 people a year (margin of error ±81) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Mecklenburg County, which contains Charlotte.
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.