North Charleston, SC

Spartanburg, SC → North Charleston, SC · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Spartanburg to North Charleston

About 208 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,210–$3,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 206 carriers on the Spartanburg side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 208 miroad distance
  • 4 h 17 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,210–$3,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 208 miles (176 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 17 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (South Carolina)
Movers at origin
206 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Spartanburg

North Charleston sits about 208 miles southeast of Spartanburg, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,210 to $3,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 17 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 269 around North Charleston (136 interstate). For an in-state 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 North Charleston.

Spartanburg has a population of about 39,000 and North Charleston about 129,245. The two cities have comparable density (1,912 and 1,480 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Spartanburg to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 208 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,330 $1,620 $1,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,210 $2,700 $3,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,870 $5,940 $7,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,770

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

Full-service mover

$2,210–$3,290

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 North Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 269 movers in North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spartanburg to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a two-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,270 for a three-bedroom and $4,870 to $7,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Spartanburg?

About 208 road miles (176 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Spartanburg and North Charleston are in South Carolina, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Spartanburg to North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,770. 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–North Charleston corridor.