Moving from South Carolina to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Newark it is about 740 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 641 to 753 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.
- ~740 miCharleston → Newark
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,330+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,659 people moved from South Carolina to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±867), and about 4,259 went the other way. Between Charleston and Newark it is about 740 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,330 – $4,440 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,659 people a year (±867), against about 4,259 (±1,887) from New Jersey to South Carolina, so New Jersey loses about 2,600 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 18th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | Union County | 88 ±89* |
| Horry County | Ocean County | 71 ±56 |
| York County | Cape May County | 63 ±63* |
| Pickens County | Passaic County | 55 ±88* |
| Charleston County | Atlantic County | 54 ±77* |
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 Newark, 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 Jersey.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to New Jersey
At about 740 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,398 – $3,197; a freight trailer is $1,598 – $2,131.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,798 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,598 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,997 – $3,996 | $2,158 – $2,877 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,330 – $4,440 | $2,398 – $3,197 | $1,598 – $2,131 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,829 – $5,106 | $2,757 – $3,676 | $1,838 – $2,451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,329 – $5,772 | $3,117 – $4,156 | $2,078 – $2,771 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,995 – $6,660 | $3,596 – $4,795 | $2,398 – $3,197 |
Transport only, for an estimated 740 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 Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Newark | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Myrtle Beach to Jersey City | ~644 mi | 3–7 days | $2,898 – $3,864 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| Myrtle Beach to Paterson | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Columbia to Newark | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Columbia to Jersey City | ~702 mi | 3–7 days | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Greenville to Newark | ~706 mi | 3–7 days | $3,177 – $4,236 | $3,654 – $4,871 |
| Columbia to Paterson | ~709 mi | 3–7 days | $3,191 – $4,254 | $3,669 – $4,892 |
| Greenville to Jersey City | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Greenville to Paterson | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Charleston to Newark | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Charleston to Jersey City | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Charleston to Paterson | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
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 Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey 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 Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Newark, the distance is about 740 miles. From our model that is $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,398 – $3,197 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,598 – $2,131. Across the 12 city pairs we price between South Carolina and New Jersey, distances run from 641 to 753 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to New Jersey take?
Charleston to Newark is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Jersey?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into New Jersey 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 Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,598 – $2,131 for a two-bedroom home over 740 miles against $3,330 – $4,440 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,398 – $3,197, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,659 people (±867) moved from South Carolina to New Jersey that year, against about 4,259 (±1,887) from New Jersey to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 18th-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.