Philadelphia, PA → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move
About 662 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,690–$5,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 269 in North Charleston.
Moving from Philadelphia to North Charleston is a long-distance move of roughly 662 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania 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 $3,690 to $5,490 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 12 h 7 min.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and North Charleston about 129,245. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 1,480), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,200 | $8,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,120 | $9,900 | $12,080 |
$980–$1,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,690–$5,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Philadelphia, PA → North Charleston, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC
Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,290 for a one-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a two-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,780 for a three-bedroom and $8,120 to $12,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 662 road miles (561 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 7 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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.
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 Philadelphia–North Charleston corridor.