Myrtle Beach, SC → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Myrtle Beach to Traverse City

About 994 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,580, delivery in 2–5 days, 148 carriers on the Myrtle Beach side and 53 in Traverse City.

994 miroad distance
17 h 50 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,420–$6,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
To: Traverse City, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 994 miles (843 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 50 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 148 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Myrtle Beach

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Traverse City is a long-distance move of roughly 994 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina to Michigan.

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 $4,420 to $6,580 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 17 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Myrtle Beach has a population of about 39,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,524 and 1,894 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 994 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,770	$2,160	$2,630
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,650	$3,240	$3,950
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,420	$5,390	$6,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,080	$8,630	$10,530
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,730	$11,870	$14,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,080

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

Portable container

$1,910–$2,800

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

Full-service mover

$4,420–$6,580

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

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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 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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT: 1469296
MC: 554951
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381828
MC: 134935
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 886575
MC: 1652579
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2414628
MC: 831188
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT: 882204
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4172233
MC: 1604996
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4312292
MC: 1681000
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051865
MC: 1535580
Based in: Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

Tips for this move

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 Traverse City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,580 for a two-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,530 for a three-bedroom and $9,730 to $14,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Myrtle Beach?

About 994 road miles (843 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,800. 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–Traverse City corridor.