Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Hartford, CT
About 760 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Connecticut, 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 Hartford, CT covers about 760 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,420 – $4,560 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 53 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 760 miles between South Carolina and Connecticut, 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 $3,420 – $4,560 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Hartford
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,565 – $3,420 | $1,847 – $2,462 | $1,231 – $1,642 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,216 – $2,955 | $1,477 – $1,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,420 – $4,560 | $2,462 – $3,283 | $1,642 – $2,189 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,933 – $5,244 | $2,832 – $3,776 | $1,888 – $2,517 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,446 – $5,928 | $3,201 – $4,268 | $2,134 – $2,845 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,130 – $6,840 | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,462 – $3,283 |
Transport only, for an estimated 760 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 Hartford
760 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,800. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,420 to $4,560, 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 Hartford
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 53 people a year (±57) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Hartford County, CT, home to Hartford. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 257 people a year (±194). Movers from Horry County make up 0.2% of the 32,395 people a year who moved into Hartford County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,027 people a year (±603) moving from South Carolina to Connecticut and about 2,211 people a year (±1,126) from Connecticut to South Carolina — a net gain for South Carolina of about 1,184 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 |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 4,588 ±909 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Tolland County, CT | 2,966 ±685 |
| Hampden County, MA | 1,976 ±1,038 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 1,899 ±470 |
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 Hartford end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Hartford: CT Moving and Storage (Southington, 25 trucks), Rt Relocation LLC (Cheshire, 24 trucks), Lippincott Van Lines (Winsted, 22 trucks), Pioneer Moving (Chicopee, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Connecticut, 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 Hartford
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 760 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Hartford
A local move inside Hartford later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Hartford are Springfield (about 28 mi), New Haven (about 40 mi), Bridgeport (about 56 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 Charlotte, NC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| 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 Manchester, NH | ~882 mi | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Also moving to Hartford: from Springfield, MA, from New Haven, CT, from Bridgeport, CT, from Providence, RI.
Myrtle Beach to Hartford moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Hartford?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 760 miles cost about $2,565 – $3,420 for a studio, $3,420 – $4,560 for a two-bedroom home and $3,933 – $5,244 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Hartford take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Myrtle Beach to Hartford?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,642 – $2,189 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,420 – $4,560 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,462 – $3,283.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Hartford?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Hartford is in Connecticut, 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 Hartford each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 53 people a year (margin of error ±57) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Hartford County, which contains Hartford.
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.