Columbia, SC

Woodbridge, NJ → Columbia, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Woodbridge to Columbia

About 682 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$5,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 389 in Columbia.

  • 682 miroad distance
  • 12 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,030–$5,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 682 miles (578 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination
389 (223 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Woodbridge

Moving from Woodbridge to Columbia is a long-distance move of roughly 682 road miles, heading southwest from New Jersey to South Carolina.

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 $4,030 to $5,990 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 28 min.

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 of them authorized for interstate work), and 389 around Columbia (223 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 Columbia.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Columbia about 147,035. Woodbridge is considerably denser (4,448 people per square mile versus 999), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Woodbridge to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 682 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,960 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,030 $4,910 $5,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,440 $7,850 $9,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,860 $10,800 $13,180

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–$2,400

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

Full-service mover

$4,030–$5,990

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 Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2180117
MC
919428
Based in
Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Columbia (destination)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
122025
MC
109331
Based in
Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1713552
Based in
Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074562
MC
749775
Based in
Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

On Time Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1290786
MC
663927
Based in
West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
787737
MC
1217231
Based in
Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3790147
MC
1360126
Based in
Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3304870
MC
1048763
Based in
Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4464723
MC
1761240
Based in
Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 389 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Columbia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,590 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $5,990 for a two-bedroom, $6,440 to $9,580 for a three-bedroom and $8,860 to $13,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Woodbridge?

About 682 road miles (578 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 28 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 New Jersey 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Woodbridge to Columbia?

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 $2,400. 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 Woodbridge–Columbia corridor.