Interstate move · Pennsylvania → South Carolina

Movers from Pennsylvania to South Carolina

About 666 miles between Philadelphia and Charleston. Two-bedroom estimate $3,700–$5,500, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

666 miPhiladelphia → Charleston
12 h 11 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
4,047 / 1,849carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Pennsylvania city and a South Carolina city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Philadelphia and Charleston—the road distance is about 666 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Pennsylvania has about 13 million residents and South Carolina about 5.1 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 4,047 household-goods carriers across the Pennsylvania cities on this platform and 1,849 across South Carolina. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina

Reference estimate for 666 miles (Philadelphia → Charleston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,480	$1,800	$2,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,220	$2,710	$3,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,700	$4,510	$5,500
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,920	$7,220	$8,810
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,140	$9,930	$12,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,220 to $3,300, a two-bedroom $3,700 to $5,500 and a three-bedroom $5,920 to $8,810. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Pennsylvania to South Carolina take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 12 h 11 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Pennsylvania to South Carolina move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in South Carolina do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Rock Hill, Greenville. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.