Rock Hill, SC → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Rock Hill to Newport

About 818 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 275 carriers on the Rock Hill side and 30 in Newport.

818 miroad distance
14 h 48 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,230–$6,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rock Hill, South Carolina
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 818 miles (693 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 48 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 275 (199 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Rock Hill

Newport sits about 818 miles northeast of Rock Hill, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Carolina to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,230 to $6,300 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 48 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Rock Hill has a population of about 76,000 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 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. Rhode Island 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 Newport

Full-service estimate for 818 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,690	$2,070	$2,520
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,540	$3,100	$3,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,230	$5,160	$6,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,770	$8,260	$10,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,310	$11,360	$13,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,610

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$4,230–$6,300

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

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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 Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,300 for a two-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,080 for a three-bedroom and $9,310 to $13,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Rock Hill?

About 818 road miles (693 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 48 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 Rhode Island 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 Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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–Newport corridor.