Hilton Head Island, SC → Johnson City, TN · Regional long-distance move
About 356 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,720–$4,050, delivery in 1–3 days, 62 carriers on the Hilton Head Island side and 93 in Johnson City.
Johnson City sits about 356 miles north of Hilton Head Island, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Carolina to Tennessee 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 $2,720 to $4,050 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 50 min.
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 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.
Hilton Head Island has a population of about 38,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. Johnson City is the denser city (1,633 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. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,320 | $4,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,350 | $5,310 | $6,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,980 | $7,300 | $8,900 |
$520–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,720–$4,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hilton Head Island, SC → Johnson City, TN. 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: Moving With Moxie LLC
Legal name: Day By Day Errand Services LLC
Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC
Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC
Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,430 for a one-bedroom, $2,720 to $4,050 for a two-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,470 for a three-bedroom and $5,980 to $8,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 356 road miles (302 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 50 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 South Carolina into Tennessee 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 $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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–Johnson City corridor.