High Point, NC → Hilton Head Island, SC · Regional long-distance move
About 314 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,600–$3,870, delivery in 1–3 days, 274 carriers on the High Point side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Island sits about 314 miles south of High Point, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to South Carolina that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,600 to $3,870 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 6 h 7 min.
On the High Point side there are 274 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (195 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.
High Point has a population of about 120,571 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. High Point is considerably denser (2,022 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,170 | $3,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,160 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,980 | $8,520 |
$470–$670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,600–$3,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for High Point, NC → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,560 to $2,320 for a one-bedroom, $2,600 to $3,870 for a two-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,200 for a three-bedroom and $5,730 to $8,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 314 road miles (266 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 7 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 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 $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 High Point–Hilton Head Island corridor.