Hilton Head Island, SC → Charleston, SC · Short-haul move
About 74 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,930, delivery in 1–2 days, 62 carriers on the Hilton Head Island side and 180 in Charleston.
Charleston sits about 74 miles northeast of Hilton Head Island, so this is an in-state move 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 1 h 59 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,930, before packing or storage.
On the Hilton Head Island side there are 62 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (37 of them authorized for interstate work), and 180 around Charleston (89 interstate). For an in-state 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 Charleston.
Hilton Head Island has a population of about 38,000 and Charleston about 159,423. Charleston is the denser city (1,309 people per square mile versus 911 in Hilton Head Island), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $730 | $890 | $1,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,300–$1,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hilton Head Island, SC → Charleston, 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 $730 to $1,080 for a studio, $830 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,930 for a two-bedroom, $1,950 to $2,910 for a three-bedroom and $2,850 to $4,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 74 road miles (63 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 59 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Hilton Head Island and Charleston are in South Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Hilton Head Island–Charleston corridor.