($540+) Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ

For the 748-mile move from Charleston, South Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,610 and $7,639. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $364 - $2,424 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Charleston generally start around $311 plus $134 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Charleston to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,610 - $4,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,296 - $5,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,777 - $7,639

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Charleston to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Charleston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Charleston to Newark?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Charleston, South Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,149 and $3,408. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Charleston runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Charleston to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $1,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,462 - $2,868
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,959 - $3,408

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $848 in Charleston, SC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $182 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Newark, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Charleston to Newark?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 748 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, running $556 - $1,534. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $288 - $330
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Charleston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Charleston to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $556 - $1,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $577 - $1,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $773 - $1,534

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Charleston, South Carolina, usually costs about $848 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 748-mile drive falls between $288 and $330, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $61 and $364 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Charleston to Newark?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Charleston, SC to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Charleston, South Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,091 and $2,162.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Charleston to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,035 - $1,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,462 - $2,927

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Charleston, South Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $848.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Charleston to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Premier Logistics Solutions (4.62/5 stars): Premier Logistics Solutions is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Charleston, SC vs Newark, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Newark, side by side with Charleston on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.