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Huntsville, AL → North Charleston, SC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Huntsville to North Charleston

About 471 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,030–$4,510, delivery in 1–3 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 471 miroad distance
  • 8 h 49 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,030–$4,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 471 miles (399 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 49 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Huntsville

The route from Huntsville, AL to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 471 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,030 to $4,510 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 8 h 49 min.

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and North Charleston about 129,245. North Charleston is the denser city (1,480 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 471 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,480 $1,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,820 $2,220 $2,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,030 $3,700 $4,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,850 $5,920 $7,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,670 $8,130 $9,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,110

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,120

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

Full-service mover

$3,030–$4,510

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Huntsville, AL → North Charleston, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near North Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 849-0451 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC

USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (843) 308-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (843) 425-3495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 916-0122 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (843) 529-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC

USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (843) 554-7529 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC

USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 269 movers in North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,710 for a one-bedroom, $3,030 to $4,510 for a two-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a three-bedroom and $6,670 to $9,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Huntsville?

About 471 road miles (399 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Huntsville to North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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 Huntsville–North Charleston corridor.