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Savannah, GA → Charlotte, NC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Charlotte

About 261 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,460–$3,660, delivery in 1–3 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 1,057 in Charlotte.

  • 261 miroad distance
  • 5 h 12 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,460–$3,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 261 miles (221 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 12 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,057 (765 interstate)

Reverse: Charlotte → Savannah

The route from Savannah, GA to Charlotte, NC covers roughly 261 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,460 to $3,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 12 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,057 around Charlotte (765 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 Charlotte.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Charlotte about 964,784. Charlotte is the denser city (2,837 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Charlotte

Full-service estimate for 261 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,470 $1,800 $2,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,460 $3,000 $3,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,930 $4,790 $5,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,410 $6,590 $8,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$420–$590

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,840

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

Full-service mover

$2,460–$3,660

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Savannah, GA → Charlotte, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

Near Charlotte (destination)

Harris Teeter LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16362
MC
200790
Based in
Matthews, NC 28105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
389 trucks, 455 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (704) 844-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max World Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4178043
MC
1608130
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28277 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 118 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (929) 272-4344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT
1795137
MC
653312
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28269 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3447504
MC
1121363
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28213 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Euro Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1466429
MC
553988
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28273 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (888) 969-6913 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clt Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2449060
MC
845309
Based in
Charlotte, NC 28214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (704) 668-0998 Route Verify on FMCSA

E L S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC

USDOT
1375017
MC
518134
Based in
Pineville, NC 28134 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (704) 426-0255 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asd Team LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2350036
MC
804467
Based in
Indian Trail, NC 28079 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (704) 234-8358 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,057 movers in Charlotte

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Charlotte?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,470 to $2,190 for a one-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,660 for a two-bedroom, $3,930 to $5,850 for a three-bedroom and $5,410 to $8,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlotte from Savannah?

About 261 road miles (221 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Georgia into North 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 Savannah to Charlotte?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,840. 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 Savannah–Charlotte corridor.