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Columbia, SC → Jacksonville, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Jacksonville

About 243 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,360–$3,510, delivery in 1–2 days, 389 carriers on the Columbia side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 243 miroad distance
  • 4 h 53 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,360–$3,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 243 miles (206 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 53 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
389 (223 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Columbia

The route from Columbia, SC to Jacksonville, NC covers roughly 243 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,360 to $3,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 53 min.

On the Columbia side there are 389 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (223 of them authorized for interstate work), and 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Columbia has a population of about 147,035 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,490 people per square mile versus 999 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 243 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,180 $1,440 $1,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,360 $2,870 $3,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,770 $4,600 $5,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,190 $6,320 $7,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$560

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,360–$3,510

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Columbia, SC → Jacksonville, NC. 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 Columbia (origin)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
122025
MC
109331
Based in
Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (803) 786-1090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC

USDOT
1713552
Based in
Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (803) 731-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074562
MC
749775
Based in
Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (864) 485-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated

USDOT
1290786
MC
663927
Based in
West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (803) 739-2009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
787737
MC
1217231
Based in
Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (803) 256-1078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3790147
MC
1360126
Based in
Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (704) 200-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3304870
MC
1048763
Based in
Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (803) 776-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4464723
MC
1761240
Based in
Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (803) 939-2014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 389 movers in Columbia

Near Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,360 to $3,510 for a two-bedroom, $3,770 to $5,610 for a three-bedroom and $5,190 to $7,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Columbia?

About 243 road miles (206 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 North 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 Columbia to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Columbia–Jacksonville corridor.