Augusta, ME → Charleston, WV · Long-distance move

Movers from Augusta to Charleston

About 875 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Augusta side and 37 in Charleston.

875 miroad distance
15 h 47 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,140–$6,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Augusta, Maine
To: Charleston, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 875 miles (742 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 47 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 37 (15 interstate)

Reverse: Charleston → Augusta

The route from Augusta, ME to Charleston, WV covers roughly 875 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,140 to $6,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 47 min.

On the Augusta side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Charleston (15 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Charleston.

Augusta has a population of about 19,000 and Charleston about 47,000. Charleston is the denser city (1,556 people per square mile versus 343 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Maine, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Augusta to Charleston

Full-service estimate for 875 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,660	$2,020	$2,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,480	$3,030	$3,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,140	$5,050	$6,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,620	$8,080	$9,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,110	$11,110	$13,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,140–$6,160

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Augusta (origin)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 669951
MC: 338700
Based in: West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (207) 582-8810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4357146
MC: 1704445
Based in: Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (802) 289-2905 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4184655
Based in: Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (201) 674-3246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50872
MC: 392735
Based in: Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (207) 623-3875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4518105
MC: 1789704
Based in: Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (207) 592-1324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr

USDOT: 2333492
MC: 796728
Based in: Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (207) 441-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4143933
MC: 1589428
Based in: Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (207) 287-0248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4352561
MC: 1702060
Based in: Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (207) 357-3577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Augusta

Near Charleston (destination)

Central Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Central Van & Storage Of Charleston INC

USDOT: 1243887
MC: 11266
Based in: Poca, WV 25159 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (304) 755-1898 Route Verify on FMCSA

Machine And Component Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2072986
MC: 725625
Based in: Cross Lanes, WV 25313 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (304) 552-7747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 137400
MC: 139392
Based in: Poca, WV 25159 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (304) 755-9662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4232924
MC: 1644293
Based in: Charleston, WV 25314 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 437-7764 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midnight Run Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4465722
MC: 1761766
Based in: Charleston, WV 25314 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (304) 421-1077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move 4 Less LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3746768
MC: 1328456
Based in: Dunbar, WV 25064 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 410-9805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wv Second Chance Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4076233
MC: 66671073
Based in: Saint Albans, WV 25177 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (304) 945-5199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Transfer And Storage Systems INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1186489
Based in: Charleston, WV 25302 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (304) 343-4676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,160 for a two-bedroom, $6,620 to $9,860 for a three-bedroom and $9,110 to $13,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charleston from Augusta?

About 875 road miles (742 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 47 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maine into West Virginia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Augusta to Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Augusta–Charleston corridor.