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Hilton Head Island, SC

New Bern, NC → Hilton Head Island, SC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Hilton Head Island

About 344 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,030, delivery in 1–3 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.

  • 344 miroad distance
  • 6 h 38 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,710–$4,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 344 miles (291 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 38 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
62 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Hilton Head Island → New Bern

Moving from New Bern to Hilton Head Island is a regional long-distance move of roughly 344 road miles, heading southwest from North Carolina to South Carolina.

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 $2,710 to $4,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 38 min.

On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 62 around Hilton Head Island (37 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 Hilton Head Island.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,099 and 911 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Hilton Head Island

Full-service estimate for 344 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,180 $1,440 $1,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,620 $1,980 $2,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,710 $3,300 $4,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,960 $7,260 $8,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$500–$710

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

Portable container

$1,330–$1,950

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

Full-service mover

$2,710–$4,030

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

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Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Hilton Head Island, 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 New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Hilton Head Island (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Hilton Head

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Moving With Moxie LLC

USDOT
1324088
MC
511267
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (843) 757-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nex Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Day By Day Errand Services LLC

USDOT
4524779
MC
1793282
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (843) 295-0449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transition Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4521531
MC
1791557
Based in
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (919) 637-6728 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Right Mooves Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC

USDOT
4244505
MC
50047
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (843) 681-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3819973
MC
1381933
Based in
Hilton Head, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (843) 384-2657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move It Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4536635
MC
1799657
Based in
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (508) 988-0448 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1729435
MC
763346
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (843) 505-0391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1770449
MC
646403
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (843) 597-1370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 62 movers in Hilton Head Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Hilton Head Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,960 to $8,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilton Head Island from New Bern?

About 344 road miles (291 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 North Carolina 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 New Bern to Hilton Head Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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 New Bern–Hilton Head Island corridor.