Columbia, SC

Concord, NH → Columbia, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Concord to Columbia

About 956 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 52 carriers on the Concord side and 389 in Columbia.

  • 956 miroad distance
  • 17 h 11 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,580–$6,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 956 miles (810 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 11 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
52 (40 interstate)
Movers at destination
389 (223 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Concord

The route from Concord, NH to Columbia, SC covers roughly 956 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,580 to $6,820 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 11 min.

On the Concord side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 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 45,000 and Columbia about 147,035. Columbia is the denser city (999 people per square mile versus 688 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Concord to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 956 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,830 $2,230 $2,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,750 $3,350 $4,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,580 $5,590 $6,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,330 $8,940 $10,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,080 $12,290 $15,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,430–$2,020

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,750

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

Full-service mover

$4,580–$6,820

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Concord (origin)

Gaftek INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814881
MC
101453
Based in
Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

J&m Towing & Recovery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3164566
MC
113598
Based in
Hopkinton, NH 03229 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Home Folk Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
972666
MC
411999
Based in
Tilton, NH 03276 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Starving Artists Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4501946
MC
1781103
Based in
Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Eze Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4275647
MC
1661198
Based in
Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

J Clapp Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1921436
MC
868301
Based in
Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Teq Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3743552
MC
1326122
Based in
Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Ag And Ft Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4333211
MC
1697122
Based in
Concord, NH 03301 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 52 movers in Concord

Near Columbia (destination)

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

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1713552
Based in
Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

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

On Time Services

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 389 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,910 for a three-bedroom and $10,080 to $15,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Concord?

About 956 road miles (810 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 11 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 New Hampshire 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Concord to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. 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 Concord–Columbia corridor.