Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Raleigh, NC
About 168 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 Raleigh, NC covers about 168 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $756 – $1,008 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 187 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 168 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 $756 – $1,008. 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 Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 1 bedroom | $680 – $907 | $490 – $653 | $327 – $435 |
| 2 bedrooms | $756 – $1,008 | $544 – $726 | $363 – $484 |
| 3 bedrooms | $869 – $1,159 | $626 – $835 | $417 – $556 |
| 4 bedrooms | $983 – $1,310 | $708 – $943 | $472 – $629 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,134 – $1,512 | $816 – $1,089 | $544 – $726 |
Transport only, for an estimated 168 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 Raleigh
168 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $840. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $756 to $1,008, 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 Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 187 people a year (±90) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Going the other way: about 326 people a year (±276). Movers from Horry County make up 0.3% of the 72,515 people a year who moved into Wake 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 |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 6,396 ±1,096 |
| Johnston County, NC | 3,607 ±905 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 2,399 ±632 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,738 ±582 |
| Franklin County, NC | 1,681 ±693 |
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 Raleigh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Raleigh: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 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 Raleigh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 168 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 Raleigh
A local move inside Raleigh 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 Raleigh are Durham (about 24 mi), Chapel Hill (about 29 mi), Fayetteville (about 60 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 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 |
| Myrtle Beach to Manchester, NH | ~882 mi | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Also moving to Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Myrtle Beach to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 168 miles cost about $567 – $756 for a studio, $756 – $1,008 for a two-bedroom home and $869 – $1,159 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $363 – $484 for a two-bedroom home, against $756 – $1,008 with full-service movers; a moving container is $544 – $726.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Raleigh?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Raleigh 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 Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 187 people a year (margin of error ±90) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Wake County, which contains Raleigh.
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.