Rock Hill, SC → Albany, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Rock Hill to Albany

About 779 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,580, delivery in 2–5 days, 275 carriers on the Rock Hill side and 243 in Albany.

779 miroad distance
14 h 8 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,420–$6,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rock Hill, South Carolina
To: Albany, New York
Road distance: ≈ 779 miles (660 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 8 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 275 (199 interstate)
Movers at destination: 243 (100 interstate)

Reverse: Albany → Rock Hill

The route from Rock Hill, SC to Albany, NY covers roughly 779 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,420 to $6,580 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 14 h 8 min.

On the Rock Hill side there are 275 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (199 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around Albany (100 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 Albany.

Rock Hill has a population of about 76,000 and Albany about 101,698. Albany is the denser city (4,637 people per square mile versus 1,678 in Rock Hill), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Rock Hill to Albany

Full-service estimate for 779 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,770	$2,160	$2,630
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,650	$3,230	$3,950
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,420	$5,390	$6,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,070	$8,630	$10,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,730	$11,860	$14,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,520

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

Full-service mover

$4,420–$6,580

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Rock Hill (origin)

Max World Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4178043
MC: 1608130
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28277 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 118 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (929) 272-4344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Euro Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1466429
MC: 553988
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28273 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (888) 969-6913 Route Verify on FMCSA

E L S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC

USDOT: 1375017
MC: 518134
Based in: Pineville, NC 28134 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (704) 426-0255 Route Verify on FMCSA

S D & L

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Specialty Delivery & Logistics INC

USDOT: 882032
MC: 383807
Based in: Fort Mill, SC 29715 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (803) 835-6921 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caribbean Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512228
MC: 871353
Based in: Pineville, NC 28134 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (704) 523-5223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ballantyne & Beyond Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2557751
MC: 893568
Based in: Fort Mill, SC 29707 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (704) 544-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Idrive Fuel Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Idrive LLC

USDOT: 4515647
MC: 1795487
Based in: Rock Hill, SC 29730 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (803) 833-6320 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tec Ventures LLC

USDOT: 2518689
MC: 878140
Based in: Indian Land, SC 29707 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (704) 533-4808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 275 movers in Rock Hill

Near Albany (destination)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3598438
MC: 1221364
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4434582
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 31675
MC: 47624
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 24402
MC: 2221
Based in: Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122518
MC: 456426
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3780759
MC: 1353314
Based in: Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502910
MC: 257893
Based in: Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 134890
MC: 141611
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rock Hill to Albany?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,580 for a two-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,520 for a three-bedroom and $9,730 to $14,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Albany from Rock Hill?

About 779 road miles (660 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 8 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 South Carolina into New York 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 Rock Hill to Albany?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,520. 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 Rock Hill–Albany corridor.