Portland, ME → Hilton Head Island, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,152 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.
The route from Portland, ME to Hilton Head Island, SC covers roughly 1,152 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,920 to $7,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 34 min.
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 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.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Portland is considerably denser (3,176 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,920 | $6,010 | $7,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,880 | $9,610 | $11,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,830 | $13,210 | $16,120 |
$1,630–$2,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,920–$7,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Hilton Head Island, 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: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Moving With Moxie LLC
Legal name: Day By Day Errand Services LLC
Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,330 for a two-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,720 for a three-bedroom and $10,830 to $16,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,152 road miles (976 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 34 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Maine 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 $1,630 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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 Portland–Hilton Head Island corridor.