Moving from South Carolina to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Manchester it is about 982 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 867 to 982 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~982 miCharleston → Manchester
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,419+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 303 people moved from South Carolina to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±274), and about 1,478 went the other way. Between Charleston and Manchester it is about 982 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,419 – $5,892 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 303 people a year (±274), against about 1,478 (±1,175) from New Hampshire to South Carolina, so New Hampshire loses about 1,175 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 22nd-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Horry County | Hillsborough County | 105 ±104 |
| Greenville County | Hillsborough County | 52 ±71* |
| Horry County | Coos County | 31 ±41* |
| York County | Rockingham County | 30 ±32* |
| Spartanburg County | Merrimack County | 27 ±42* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Charleston to Manchester, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between South Carolina and New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to New Hampshire
At about 982 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home and $5,082 – $6,776 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,182 – $4,242; a freight trailer is $2,121 – $2,828.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,314 – $4,419 | $2,386 – $3,182 | $1,591 – $2,121 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,977 – $5,303 | $2,864 – $3,818 | $1,909 – $2,545 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,419 – $5,892 | $3,182 – $4,242 | $2,121 – $2,828 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,082 – $6,776 | $3,659 – $4,879 | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,745 – $7,660 | $4,136 – $5,515 | $2,757 – $3,677 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,629 – $8,838 | $4,773 – $6,363 | $3,182 – $4,242 |
Transport only, for an estimated 982 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.
City-to-city routes from South Carolina to New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Nashua | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Myrtle Beach to Manchester | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Columbia to Nashua | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Greenville to Nashua | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
| Columbia to Manchester | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Greenville to Manchester | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Charleston to Nashua | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Charleston to Manchester | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in South Carolina
39 of the 75 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 200 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 73 vehicle inspections (17.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 51 of 200 driver inspections (25.5%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Freight Movers LLCInman, SC · USDOT 2576290 | 43 | 4 of 15 | 1 of 43 |
| Gemibra Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4474013 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Carolina Freight Movers LLCOrangeburg, SC · USDOT 1456867 | 13 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 13 |
| Coast to Coast Van Lines IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 4168983 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 11 |
| Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLCMyrtle Beach, SC · USDOT 1605825 | 10 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 10 |
| Swamp Rabbit Moving LLCSimpsonville, SC · USDOT 3449704 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
179 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina, 75 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the South Carolina directory ranks them. At the New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire to South Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from South Carolina
South Carolina to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Manchester, the distance is about 982 miles. From our model that is $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home and $5,082 – $6,776 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,182 – $4,242 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,121 – $2,828. Across the 8 city pairs we price between South Carolina and New Hampshire, distances run from 867 to 982 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to New Hampshire take?
Charleston to Manchester is 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for South Carolina to New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 179 listed movers based in South Carolina, 75 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within South Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Carolina to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,121 – $2,828 for a two-bedroom home over 982 miles against $4,419 – $5,892 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,182 – $4,242, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 303 people (±274) moved from South Carolina to New Hampshire that year, against about 1,478 (±1,175) from New Hampshire to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 22nd-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.