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Lafayette, LA → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Lafayette to North Charleston

About 859 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,020–$5,980, delivery in 2–5 days, 91 carriers on the Lafayette side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 859 miroad distance
  • 15 h 31 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,020–$5,9802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 859 miles (728 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 31 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
91 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Lafayette

North Charleston sits about 859 miles east of Lafayette, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana 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 $4,020 to $5,980 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 15 h 31 min.

On the Lafayette side there are 91 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Lafayette has a population of about 123,311 and North Charleston about 129,245. Lafayette is considerably denser (2,175 people per square mile versus 1,480), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 859 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,960 $2,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,410 $2,940 $3,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,020 $4,900 $5,980
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,430 $7,840 $9,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,840 $10,780 $13,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,630

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

Full-service mover

$4,020–$5,980

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, LA → 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 Lafayette (origin)

Cm Contractors Of LA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3700976
MC
1794180
Based in
Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 288-4945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
863701
MC
379976
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (337) 706-8846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Macro Environmental Specialties LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1596229
MC
942529
Based in
Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (337) 839-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cajun Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2309280
MC
788388
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (337) 230-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bjb Group LLC

USDOT
2554983
MC
890877
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (337) 417-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
52766
MC
143588
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 234-2361 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Moving Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610864
MC
1229882
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 319-4202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4495496
MC
1777700
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (337) 504-4395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 91 movers in Lafayette

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 Lafayette to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,590 for a one-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,980 for a two-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,560 for a three-bedroom and $8,840 to $13,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Lafayette?

About 859 road miles (728 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 Lafayette to North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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 Lafayette–North Charleston corridor.