Myrtle Beach, SC → Rochester, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Myrtle Beach to Rochester

About 1,201 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 148 carriers on the Myrtle Beach side and 116 in Rochester.

1,201 miroad distance
21 h 24 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,070–$7,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
To: Rochester, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,201 miles (1,018 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 24 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 148 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Myrtle Beach

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Rochester is a long-distance move of roughly 1,201 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina to Minnesota.

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 $5,070 to $7,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 24 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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Myrtle Beach has a population of about 39,000 and Rochester about 124,292. Rochester is the denser city (2,187 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. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,201 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,470	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,040	$3,710	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,070	$6,180	$7,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,110	$9,890	$12,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,150	$13,600	$16,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,680–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$5,070–$7,540

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

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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 Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 291671
MC: 272806
Based in: Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 587147
MC: 283784
Based in: Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1561552
MC: 579169
Based in: Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 286311
MC: 133951
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT: 2468021
MC: 861017
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 717630
MC: 330197
Based in: Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1221281
Based in: Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT: 682434
Based in: Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Rochester if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Rochester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a two-bedroom, $8,110 to $12,070 for a three-bedroom and $11,150 to $16,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Myrtle Beach?

About 1,201 road miles (1,018 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,680 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. 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–Rochester corridor.