Concord, NC → Columbia, SC · Short-haul move
About 112 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,900–$2,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 389 in Columbia.
Columbia sits about 112 miles south of Concord, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to South Carolina that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,900 and $2,830, before packing or storage.
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 of them authorized for interstate work), and 389 around Columbia (223 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 Columbia.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Columbia about 147,035. Concord is considerably denser (1,657 people per square mile versus 999), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,710 | $4,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,230 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,900–$2,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Columbia, 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: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC
Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,180 to $1,760 for a one-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,830 for a two-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,530 for a three-bedroom and $4,190 to $6,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 112 road miles (95 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 38 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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 Concord–Columbia corridor.