MovingFromMoving navigation
New Orleans, LA

Myrtle Beach, SC → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Myrtle Beach to New Orleans

About 820 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,930–$5,840, delivery in 2–5 days, 148 carriers on the Myrtle Beach side and 227 in New Orleans.

  • 820 miroad distance
  • 14 h 50 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,930–$5,8402-bedroom estimate
Photo: George Bannister · CC BY 2.0
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 820 miles (695 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 50 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
148 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Myrtle Beach

New Orleans sits about 820 miles west of Myrtle Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Carolina to Louisiana 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 $3,930 to $5,840 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 14 h 50 min.

On the Myrtle Beach side there are 148 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Myrtle Beach has a population of about 39,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,524 in Myrtle Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 820 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,570 $1,910 $2,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,360 $2,870 $3,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,930 $4,790 $5,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,280 $7,660 $9,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,640 $10,530 $12,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,610

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,580

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

Full-service mover

$3,930–$5,840

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Myrtle Beach, SC → New Orleans, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Myrtle Beach (origin)

Gohn Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415220
MC
1468264
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (814) 327-4536 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turner Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937216
MC
691220
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (843) 215-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy-Pak

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Speedy-Pak INC

USDOT
283652
MC
227521
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (843) 238-4020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Reliable Services Group

USDOT
938286
MC
403453
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 234-2155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aceway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576625
MC
1206639
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (843) 251-9833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strand Import & Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915507
MC
488963
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (843) 236-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Positive Moves Relocation And Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1605825
MC
1382498
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (843) 516-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Myrtle Beach LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782266
MC
1354412
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 148 movers in Myrtle Beach

Near New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT
330295
MC
213682
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507293
MC
259966
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
467892
MC
446826
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT
2597749
MC
912065
Based in
Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237453
MC
187098
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77755
MC
154678
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1484140
MC
1007901
Based in
Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453720
MC
617938
Based in
Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

Related routes

Other destinations from Myrtle Beach

Other origins to New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,500 for a one-bedroom, $3,930 to $5,840 for a two-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,350 for a three-bedroom and $8,640 to $12,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Myrtle Beach?

About 820 road miles (695 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 50 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 South Carolina into Louisiana 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 Myrtle Beach to New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,580. 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 Myrtle Beach–New Orleans corridor.