Hilton Head Island, SC

Pembroke Pines, FL → Hilton Head Island, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Pembroke Pines to Hilton Head Island

About 504 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,479 carriers on the Pembroke Pines side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.

  • 504 miroad distance
  • 9 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,340–$4,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 504 miles (427 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,479 (829 interstate)
Movers at destination
62 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Hilton Head Island → Pembroke Pines

Hilton Head Island sits about 504 miles north of Pembroke Pines, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to South Carolina 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 $3,340 to $4,970 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 9 h 23 min.

On the Pembroke Pines side there are 2,479 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (829 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.

Pembroke Pines has a population of about 176,714 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Pembroke Pines is considerably denser (5,235 people per square mile versus 911), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pembroke Pines to Hilton Head Island

Full-service estimate for 504 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,000 $2,450 $2,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,340 $4,080 $4,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,350 $6,520 $7,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,350 $8,970 $10,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,160

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

Full-service mover

$3,340–$4,970

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Pembroke Pines, FL → 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 Pembroke Pines (origin)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate
USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
263813
MC
186356
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4246651
MC
1645441
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33012 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2305744
MC
787190
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Near Hilton Head Island (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Hilton Head

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1324088
MC
511267
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Nex Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4524779
MC
1793282
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

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

All The Right Mooves Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 62 movers in Hilton Head Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pembroke Pines to Hilton Head Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,950 for a three-bedroom and $7,350 to $10,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilton Head Island from Pembroke Pines?

About 504 road miles (427 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 23 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 Florida 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 Pembroke Pines to Hilton Head Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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 Pembroke Pines–Hilton Head Island corridor.