Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Portland, ME
About 967 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Maine, 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 Portland, ME covers about 967 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,352 – $5,802 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 14 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 967 miles between South Carolina and Maine, 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 $4,352 – $5,802 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,264 – $4,352 | $2,350 – $3,133 | $1,567 – $2,089 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,916 – $5,222 | $2,820 – $3,760 | $1,880 – $2,506 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,352 – $5,802 | $3,133 – $4,177 | $2,089 – $2,785 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,004 – $6,672 | $3,603 – $4,804 | $2,402 – $3,203 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,657 – $7,543 | $4,073 – $5,431 | $2,715 – $3,620 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,527 – $8,703 | $4,700 – $6,266 | $3,133 – $4,177 |
Transport only, for an estimated 967 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 Portland
967 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,835. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,352 to $5,802, 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 Portland
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Horry County, SC to Cumberland County, ME, but the wider metro table does: about 14 people a year (±21) moved from the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area to the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 274 people a year (±222) moving from South Carolina to Maine and about 0 people a year (±229) from Maine to South Carolina — a net gain for Maine of about 274 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 |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 1,799 ±379 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,445 ±352 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 542 ±262 |
| Oxford County, ME | 536 ±187 |
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 Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: Bisson Moving LLC (Westbrook, 20 trucks), Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists (Portland, 14 trucks), Integrity Movers (Scarborough, 5 trucks), Reds Moving Inc (Lewiston, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Maine, 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 Portland
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 967 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Manchester (about 88 mi), Nashua (about 101 mi), Boston (about 115 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 Hartford, CT | ~760 mi | $3,420 – $4,560 |
Also moving to Portland: from Manchester, NH, from Boston, MA, from Bangor, ME, from Hartford, CT.
Myrtle Beach to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Portland, ME?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 967 miles cost about $3,264 – $4,352 for a studio, $4,352 – $5,802 for a two-bedroom home and $5,004 – $6,672 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Portland, ME take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Portland, ME?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,089 – $2,785 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,352 – $5,802 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,133 – $4,177.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Portland, ME?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Portland is in Maine, 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 Portland, ME each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 14 people a year (margin of error ±21) moved from the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area to the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.