Interstate move · Maine → South Carolina

Movers from Maine to South Carolina

About 1,079 miles between Portland and Charleston. Two-bedroom estimate $4,750–$7,060, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,079 miPortland → Charleston
19 h 18 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
242 / 1,849carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Maine city and a South Carolina city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: South Carolina → Maine

Moving from Maine to South Carolina means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Portland and Charleston—the road distance is about 1,079 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

Maine has about 1.4 million residents and South Carolina about 5.1 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 242 household-goods carriers across the Maine cities on this platform and 1,849 across South Carolina. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Maine to South Carolina

Reference estimate for 1,079 miles (Portland → Charleston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,900	$2,320	$2,820
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,850	$3,470	$4,240
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,750	$5,790	$7,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,590	$9,260	$11,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,440	$12,730	$15,540

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

PortlandCharleston1,079 mi PortlandColumbia1,035 mi PortlandNorth Charleston1,077 mi PortlandRock Hill983 mi PortlandGreenville1,049 mi PortlandMyrtle Beach979 mi AugustaCharleston1,141 mi AugustaColumbia1,095 mi AugustaNorth Charleston1,138 mi AugustaRock Hill1,042 mi AugustaGreenville1,106 mi AugustaMyrtle Beach1,041 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Maine to South Carolina?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,850 to $4,240, a two-bedroom $4,750 to $7,060 and a three-bedroom $7,590 to $11,300. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Maine to South Carolina take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 19 h 18 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a Maine to South Carolina move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in South Carolina do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Rock Hill, Greenville. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.