Chattanooga, TN → Hilton Head Island, SC · Regional long-distance move
About 386 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,820–$4,200, delivery in 1–3 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.
Moving from Chattanooga to Hilton Head Island is a regional long-distance move of roughly 386 road miles, heading southeast from Tennessee to South Carolina.
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 $2,820 to $4,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 21 min.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 62 around Hilton Head Island (37 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 Hilton Head Island.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Chattanooga is considerably denser (1,272 people per square mile versus 911), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,520 | $5,510 | $6,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,570 | $9,240 |
$550–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,820–$4,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Hilton Head Island, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Moving With Moxie LLC
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Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,520 for a one-bedroom, $2,820 to $4,200 for a two-bedroom, $4,520 to $6,720 for a three-bedroom and $6,210 to $9,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 386 road miles (327 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,010. 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.
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 Chattanooga–Hilton Head Island corridor.