New Orleans, LA

Spartanburg, SC → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Spartanburg to New Orleans

About 680 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,600–$5,350, delivery in 2–5 days, 206 carriers on the Spartanburg side and 227 in New Orleans.

  • 680 miroad distance
  • 12 h 25 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,600–$5,3502-bedroom estimate
Photo: George Bannister · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 680 miles (576 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 25 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
206 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination
227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Spartanburg

New Orleans sits about 680 miles southwest of Spartanburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Carolina to Louisiana 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 $3,600 to $5,350 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 12 h 25 min.

On the Spartanburg side there are 206 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (159 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Spartanburg has a population of about 39,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. The two cities have comparable density (1,912 and 2,265 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Spartanburg to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 680 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,440 $1,760 $2,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,160 $2,630 $3,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,760 $7,020 $8,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,920 $9,660 $11,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$3,600–$5,350

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Spartanburg (origin)

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
721468
MC
331174
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
183 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Carolina Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355570
MC
806803
Based in
Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Standard Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1909295
MC
879668
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Heavy Haul Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2987484
MC
17356
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Kalinka Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3314186
MC
1053303
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Plumley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1053808
MC
511143
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Jmt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
842165
MC
371523
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Jtl LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348794
MC
803954
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 206 movers in Spartanburg

Near New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
330295
MC
213682
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507293
MC
259966
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
467892
MC
446826
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2597749
MC
912065
Based in
Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237453
MC
187098
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77755
MC
154678
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1484140
MC
1007901
Based in
Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453720
MC
617938
Based in
Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spartanburg to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,440 to $2,140 for a studio, $2,160 to $3,210 for a one-bedroom, $3,600 to $5,350 for a two-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,570 for a three-bedroom and $7,920 to $11,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Spartanburg?

About 680 road miles (576 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 25 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 Louisiana 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 Spartanburg to New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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 Spartanburg–New Orleans corridor.