Charleston, SC → Nashua, NH · Long-distance move

Movers from Charleston to Nashua

About 975 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,630–$6,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 180 carriers on the Charleston side and 112 in Nashua.

975 miroad distance
17 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,630–$6,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Charleston, South Carolina
To: Nashua, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 975 miles (826 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 180 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Nashua → Charleston

Moving from Charleston to Nashua is a long-distance move of roughly 975 road miles, heading northeast from South Carolina to New Hampshire.

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 $4,630 to $6,890 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 17 h 31 min.

On the Charleston side there are 180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Nashua (83 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 Nashua.

Charleston has a population of about 159,423 and Nashua about 92,000. Nashua is the denser city (2,962 people per square mile versus 1,309 in Charleston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Charleston to Nashua

Full-service estimate for 975 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,850	$2,260	$2,750
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,780	$3,390	$4,130
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,630	$5,650	$6,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,410	$9,030	$11,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,180	$12,420	$15,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,450–$2,050

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

Portable container

$1,890–$2,780

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

Full-service mover

$4,630–$6,890

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 Charleston (origin)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 951978
MC: 407642
Based in: Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (7 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 (9 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 (10 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (2 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 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 180 movers in Charleston

Near Nashua (destination)

Prime Source Foods

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Poultry Products Company Of New England LLC

USDOT: 106078
MC: 213558
Based in: Londonderry, NH 03053 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 263-1668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Law Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Law Motor Freight INC

USDOT: 86153
MC: 36144
Based in: Merrimack, NH 03054 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 686-3591 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trend Moving LLC

USDOT: 3092893
MC: 1027437
Based in: Londonderry, NH 03053 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (855) 509-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

3-E Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 750245
MC: 840540
Based in: North Chelmsford, MA 01863 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (978) 251-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2137906
MC: 219181
Based in: Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (978) 322-2780 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arima Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3429495
MC: 1264840
Based in: Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (978) 955-7518 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Nashua

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,130 for a one-bedroom, $4,630 to $6,890 for a two-bedroom, $7,410 to $11,020 for a three-bedroom and $10,180 to $15,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashua from Charleston?

About 975 road miles (826 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 31 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 South Carolina into New Hampshire 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 Charleston to Nashua?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,450 to $2,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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 Charleston–Nashua corridor.