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North Charleston, SC → New York, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from North Charleston to New York

About 747 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 269 carriers on the North Charleston side and 4,150 in New York.

  • 747 miroad distance
  • 13 h 35 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,330–$6,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 747 miles (633 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 35 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
269 (136 interstate)
Movers at destination
4,150 (2,180 interstate)

Reverse: New York → North Charleston

New York sits about 747 miles northeast of North Charleston, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Carolina to New York 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 $4,330 to $6,450 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 13 h 35 min.

On the North Charleston side there are 269 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (136 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4,150 around New York (2,180 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 York.

North Charleston has a population of about 129,245 and New York about 8.6 million. New York is the denser city (29,298 people per square mile versus 1,480 in North Charleston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York 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 North Charleston to New York

Full-service estimate for 747 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,110 $2,580
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,330 $5,290 $6,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,540 $11,630 $14,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$4,330–$6,450

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 North Charleston (origin)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 849-0451 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC

USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (843) 308-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (843) 425-3495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 916-0122 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (843) 529-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC

USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (843) 554-7529 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC

USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 269 movers in North Charleston

Near New York (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT
3066988
MC
58659
Based in
New York, NY 10009 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3728952
MC
1315556
Based in
Brooklyn, NY 11214 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT
1854436
MC
671325
Based in
New York, NY 10472 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4,150 movers in New York

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from North Charleston to New York?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,870 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,450 for a two-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,320 for a three-bedroom and $9,540 to $14,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New York from North Charleston?

About 747 road miles (633 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 35 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 New York 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 North Charleston to New York?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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 North Charleston–New York corridor.