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Charleston, SC → North Charleston, SC · Local move

Movers from Charleston to North Charleston

About 11 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,010–$1,500, delivery in 0–1 days, 180 carriers on the Charleston side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 11 miroad distance
  • 21 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,010–$1,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 11 miles (8 straight-line)
Drive time
21 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (South Carolina)
Movers at origin
180 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Charleston

Moving from Charleston to North Charleston is a local move of roughly 11 road miles, heading northwest within South Carolina.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,010 and $1,500, before packing or storage.

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 269 around North Charleston (136 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Charleston has a population of about 159,423 and North Charleston about 129,245. The two cities have comparable density (1,309 and 1,480 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Charleston to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 11 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $520 $630 $770
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $620 $750 $920
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,010 $1,230 $1,500
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,590 $1,940 $2,370
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,420 $2,950 $3,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$230

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,010–$1,500

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Charleston, SC → North Charleston, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 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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Other origins to North Charleston

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $520 to $770 for a studio, $620 to $920 for a one-bedroom, $1,010 to $1,500 for a two-bedroom, $1,590 to $2,370 for a three-bedroom and $2,420 to $3,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Charleston?

About 11 road miles (8 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Charleston and North Charleston are in South Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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–North Charleston corridor.