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Carbondale, IL → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Carbondale to North Charleston

About 724 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,940–$5,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 724 miroad distance
  • 13 h 11 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,940–$5,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 724 miles (613 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 11 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
34 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Carbondale

The route from Carbondale, IL to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 724 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,940 to $5,860 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 13 h 11 min.

On the Carbondale side there are 34 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.

Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and North Charleston about 129,245. The two cities have comparable density (1,435 and 1,480 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Carbondale to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 724 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,580 $1,920 $2,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,660 $10,570 $12,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$3,940–$5,860

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Carbondale (origin)

Shawnee Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214203
MC
160321
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (618) 988-1621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bost Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124296
MC
36854
Based in
Murphsboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 684-3166 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & D Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
78400
MC
227559
Based in
Carbondale, IL 62901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 351-1616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burford Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Burford Trucking LLC

USDOT
709405
MC
327994
Based in
Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (618) 579-8587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2273061
MC
776313
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (618) 942-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ma Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mohammad Ali Agha

USDOT
831830
MC
365197
Based in
Murphysboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (618) 565-1306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Four Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4345279
MC
1698307
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (618) 253-9275 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howling Mad Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330971
MC
1061482
Based in
Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (618) 751-5577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 34 movers in Carbondale

Near North Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 849-0451 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC

USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (843) 308-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (843) 425-3495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 916-0122 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (843) 529-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC

USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (843) 554-7529 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC

USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 269 movers in North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Carbondale to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a two-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a three-bedroom and $8,660 to $12,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Carbondale?

About 724 road miles (613 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 11 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 Illinois into South Carolina 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 Carbondale to North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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 Carbondale–North Charleston corridor.