Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Saint Petersburg, FL
About 545 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Florida, 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 Saint Petersburg, FL covers about 545 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 147 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 545 miles between South Carolina and Florida, 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 $2,453 – $3,270 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,839 – $2,453 | $1,324 – $1,766 | $883 – $1,177 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,207 – $2,943 | $1,589 – $2,119 | $1,059 – $1,413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,270 | $1,766 – $2,354 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 – $3,761 | $2,031 – $2,708 | $1,354 – $1,805 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,188 – $4,251 | $2,296 – $3,061 | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,679 – $4,905 | $2,649 – $3,532 | $1,766 – $2,354 |
Transport only, for an estimated 545 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 Saint Petersburg
545 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,725. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,453 to $3,270, 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 Saint Petersburg
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 147 people a year (±118) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Pinellas County, FL, home to Saint Petersburg. Going the other way: about 10 people a year (±16). Movers from Horry County make up 0.3% of the 53,529 people a year who moved into Pinellas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,304 people a year (±2,219) moving from South Carolina to Florida and about 17,992 people a year (±3,862) from Florida to South Carolina — a net gain for South Carolina of about 8,688 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 |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL | 7,793 ±909 |
| Pasco County, FL | 3,039 ±562 |
| Hernando County, FL | 1,244 ±1,120 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 1,193 ±281 |
| Polk County, FL | 1,129 ±537 |
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 Saint Petersburg end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Petersburg: First Class Moving Systems Inc (Tampa, 50 trucks), Atlantic Relocation Systems (Sarasota, 17 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving (Sarasota, 14 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Largo, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Florida, 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 Saint Petersburg
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 545 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Saint Petersburg
A local move inside Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg are Tampa (about 20 mi), Cape Coral (about 101 mi), Orlando (about 110 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 Hartford, CT | ~760 mi | $3,420 – $4,560 |
| Myrtle Beach to Manchester, NH | ~882 mi | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Also moving to Saint Petersburg: from Tampa, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Gainesville, FL.
Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 545 miles cost about $1,839 – $2,453 for a studio, $2,453 – $3,270 for a two-bedroom home and $2,820 – $3,761 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg take?
The drive is about 10 hours, 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 Saint Petersburg?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,177 – $1,570 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,453 – $3,270 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,766 – $2,354.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Saint Petersburg is in Florida, 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 Saint Petersburg each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 147 people a year (margin of error ±118) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Pinellas County, which contains Saint Petersburg.
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.