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ME → SC

Car shipping from Maine to South Carolina

1,060 miles, 2 to 3 days on the truck, and $680 to $890 for a running sedan. Below is where that range comes from and what pushes a quote to either end of it.

Distance
~1,060 mi
Portland to Charleston
Transit
2-3 days
Once collected
Open carrier
$680-$890
~0.73/mi
Enclosed
$1,090-$1,420
Fully covered

Carriers usually run this lane on I-95, picking up I-70 across the middle. Drivers route around weather, roadworks and the other vehicles on the trailer, so that is the usual line rather than a fixed one.

What moves the price

Why a ME to SC quote changes

Two cars on the same lane in the same week can price differently. On 1,060 miles, these are the factors that actually shift the number.

Price this lane now

  • Market rate, not a rate card

    There is no fixed ME to SC price. Carriers bid for loads, so the number moves with fuel, season and how much freight is heading that way. At roughly 0.73/mi this lane has been sitting between $680 and $890.

  • Open or enclosed

    Enclosed runs about 60% more here, $1,090 to $1,420 against $680 to $890. Worth it for a classic, an exotic or fresh paint. Rarely worth it for a daily driver.

  • What you are shipping

    The band above prices a running sedan. A dually, a lifted truck or a long-wheelbase van occupies more of the trailer and prices accordingly. Declaring modifications up front matters: a car that does not fit the slot booked for it gets refused at the kerb.

  • Where your addresses sit

    1,060 miles is the sweet spot for this kind of freight, and most trucks running it are already going. What moves your price is whether both ends sit near the corridor or need a detour to reach.

  • Seasonal direction of travel

    South Carolina is a snowbird destination, so this direction tightens from October through December. Rates rise while everyone moves the same way, and the return leg softens at the same time. Booking two to three weeks before the peak is the cheapest way to ship it.

  • Getting a truck to Maine

    Maine sees fewer transporters than the bigger metros, so the wait for a carrier matters more here than the price per mile. A flexible pickup window is worth more on this lane than on almost any other, because it lets a dispatcher wait for a truck already heading that way.

Pickup and delivery

Maine and South Carolina metros we cover

Door to door means as close to your address as the truck can legally and safely get. These are the metros carriers run on this lane most often.

  • Portland

    Charleston

  • Bangor

    Columbia

  • Augusta

    Greenville

  • Portland

    Myrtle Beach

Not on the list? We cover every ZIP in both states. Call +1 (888) 807-4249 and a coordinator will confirm the route.

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Lane questions

Maine to South Carolina, answered

Shipping South Carolina to Maine instead

Budget $680 to $890 for a running sedan on an open carrier over these 1,060 miles, about 0.73/mi. Enclosed is $1,090 to $1,420. Where you land inside that depends more on the week you book than on the route itself.

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