Hoboken, NJ → Charleston, SC · Long-distance move
About 753 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,210–$6,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,364 carriers on the Hoboken side and 180 in Charleston.
Charleston sits about 753 miles southwest of Hoboken, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to South Carolina that most movers classify as a 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 $4,210 to $6,260 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 13 h 41 min.
On the Hoboken side there are 2,364 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,242 of them authorized for interstate work), and 180 around Charleston (89 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 Charleston.
Hoboken has a population of about 60,000 and Charleston about 159,423. Hoboken is considerably denser (48,335 people per square mile versus 1,309), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,080 | $3,760 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,740 | $8,220 | $10,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,260 | $11,300 | $13,780 |
$1,070–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,210–$6,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hoboken, NJ → 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.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC
Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,760 for a one-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,260 for a two-bedroom, $6,740 to $10,020 for a three-bedroom and $9,260 to $13,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 753 road miles (638 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 41 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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 $1,070 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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 Hoboken–Charleston corridor.