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Poughkeepsie, NY → Myrtle Beach, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Poughkeepsie to Myrtle Beach

About 725 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 267 carriers on the Poughkeepsie side and 148 in Myrtle Beach.

  • 725 miroad distance
  • 13 h 12 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,280–$6,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 725 miles (615 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 12 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
267 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
148 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Myrtle Beach → Poughkeepsie

Moving from Poughkeepsie to Myrtle Beach is a long-distance move of roughly 725 road miles, heading southwest from New York 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 $4,280 to $6,360 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 12 min.

On the Poughkeepsie side there are 267 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 148 around Myrtle Beach (97 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 Myrtle Beach.

Poughkeepsie has a population of about 32,000 and Myrtle Beach about 39,000. Poughkeepsie is considerably denser (6,137 people per square mile versus 1,524), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Poughkeepsie to Myrtle Beach

Full-service estimate for 725 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,710 $2,090 $2,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,570 $3,130 $3,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,280 $5,210 $6,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,840 $8,340 $10,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,410 $11,470 $13,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,480

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$4,280–$6,360

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 Poughkeepsie (origin)

Arnoff Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57976
MC
3748
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (845) 471-1504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lightning Express Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
871631
MC
421420
Based in
Gardiner, NY 12525 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (845) 883-4343 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCollister's Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: McCollister's Transportation Group INC

USDOT
289344
MC
668184
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (609) 526-9491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Finnegan'S Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Signature Worldwide Relocation Newburgh INC

USDOT
17724
MC
111474
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (845) 564-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nembhard Fiber Construction LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4370692
Based in
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (561) 702-5731 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooklyn Bottling Of Milton New York INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
568013
MC
277000
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (845) 795-2171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Pallet Recyclers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076753
MC
65716
Based in
Milton, NY 12547 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (845) 264-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hot Tub Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555369
MC
1192173
Based in
Newburgh, NY 12550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (845) 926-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 267 movers in Poughkeepsie

Near Myrtle Beach (destination)

Gohn Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415220
MC
1468264
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (814) 327-4536 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turner Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937216
MC
691220
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (843) 215-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy-Pak

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Speedy-Pak INC

USDOT
283652
MC
227521
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (843) 238-4020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Reliable Services Group

USDOT
938286
MC
403453
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 234-2155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aceway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576625
MC
1206639
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (843) 251-9833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strand Import & Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915507
MC
488963
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (843) 236-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Positive Moves Relocation And Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1605825
MC
1382498
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (843) 516-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Myrtle Beach LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782266
MC
1354412
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 148 movers in Myrtle Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Poughkeepsie to Myrtle Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,360 for a two-bedroom, $6,840 to $10,180 for a three-bedroom and $9,410 to $13,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Myrtle Beach from Poughkeepsie?

About 725 road miles (615 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 12 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 New York 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 Poughkeepsie to Myrtle Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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 Poughkeepsie–Myrtle Beach corridor.