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Rock Hill, SC → Lowell, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Rock Hill to Lowell

About 879 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 275 carriers on the Rock Hill side and 215 in Lowell.

  • 879 miroad distance
  • 15 h 51 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,650–$6,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 879 miles (745 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 51 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
275 (199 interstate)
Movers at destination
215 (152 interstate)

Reverse: Lowell → Rock Hill

Moving from Rock Hill to Lowell is a long-distance move of roughly 879 road miles, heading northeast from South Carolina to Massachusetts.

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 $4,650 to $6,910 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 15 h 51 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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.

Rock Hill has a population of about 76,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 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. Massachusetts 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 Lowell

Full-service estimate for 879 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,860 $2,270 $2,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,790 $3,400 $4,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,650 $5,670 $6,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,430 $9,070 $11,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,220 $12,470 $15,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,650–$6,910

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 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 Lowell (destination)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679531
MC
1279402
Based in
Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454459
MC
1125607
Based in
Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55290
MC
104967
Based in
Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505448
MC
869879
Based in
Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,150 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,910 for a two-bedroom, $7,430 to $11,060 for a three-bedroom and $10,220 to $15,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lowell from Rock Hill?

About 879 road miles (745 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 51 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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–Lowell corridor.