Wilmington, NC → Myrtle Beach, SC · Short-haul move
About 79 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,980, delivery in 1–2 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 148 in Myrtle Beach.
The route from Wilmington, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers roughly 79 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,980, before packing or storage.
On the Wilmington side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 148 around Myrtle Beach (97 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 Myrtle Beach.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and Myrtle Beach about 39,000. Wilmington is considerably denser (2,246 people per square mile versus 1,524), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $750 | $920 | $1,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $860 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
$230–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,330–$1,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, NC → Myrtle Beach, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Legal name: Speedy-Pak INC
Legal name: Reliable Services Group
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,120 for a studio, $860 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,980 for a two-bedroom, $2,000 to $2,980 for a three-bedroom and $2,920 to $4,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 79 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 4 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into South 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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.
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 Wilmington–Myrtle Beach corridor.