Greenville, SC → Winston-Salem, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Greenville to Winston-Salem

About 174 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,120–$3,150, delivery in 1–2 days, 320 carriers on the Greenville side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

174 miroad distance
3 h 42 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,120–$3,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Greenville, South Carolina
To: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 174 miles (147 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 42 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 320 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination: 254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Greenville

Moving from Greenville to Winston-Salem is a regional long-distance move of roughly 174 road miles, heading northeast from South Carolina to North 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 $2,120 to $3,150 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 3 h 42 min.

On the Greenville side there are 320 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 of them authorized for interstate work), and 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.

Greenville has a population of about 73,000 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. The two cities have comparable density (2,351 and 1,881 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Greenville to Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 174 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,180	$1,440	$1,760
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,270	$1,550	$1,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,120	$2,580	$3,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,390	$4,130	$5,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,660	$5,680	$6,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$460

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

Portable container

$1,180–$1,730

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

Full-service mover

$2,120–$3,150

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

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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 Greenville (origin)

Team Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3075435
MC: 63594
Based in: Greenville, SC 29601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (864) 242-3003 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Dray Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Smith Dray Line & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 122024
MC: 6774
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 404-5502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Greeville

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Upward Endeavors, LLC

USDOT: 6977904
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 863563
MC: 1028104
Based in: Piedmont, SC 29673 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hq Marine Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2092348
MC: 730753
Based in: Easley, SC 29642 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 346-0425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Upward Endeavors LLC

USDOT: 1037672
MC: 435975
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sat Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1404398
MC: 532733
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (864) 894-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swamp Rabbit Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3449704
MC: 1163908
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (864) 643-2213 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 320 movers in Greenville

Near Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate

Legal name: LA Tortilleria LLC

USDOT: 1005862
MC: 749370
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (336) 773-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1326554
MC: 517070
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 597857
MC: 288282
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kline LLC

USDOT: 2252338
MC: 768382
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (336) 722-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fht

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Horse Trucking INC

USDOT: 1333696
MC: 522525
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 671-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3174206
MC: 121232
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 688-1096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440551
MC: 841908
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (803) 347-5276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

Tips for this move

Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Greenville–Winston-Salem corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Winston-Salem: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Greenville to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,270 to $1,890 for a one-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,150 for a two-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,040 for a three-bedroom and $4,660 to $6,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Greenville?

About 174 road miles (147 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 42 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 Greenville to Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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 Greenville–Winston-Salem corridor.