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Charleston, SC → Montgomery, AL Freight Lane

Ship truckload freight from Charleston, South Carolina to Montgomery, Alabama with carriers we re-check against FMCSA every night. Posting a load is free.

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LIVEMarket rate from 25 real broker postingsMedian $1050 · $2.79/mi · medium confidenceNational average data from 1 source · refreshed Nov 11 3:32 AM ET-6% BELOW national avg ($2.98/mi)
Market rate · exact lane cache · 25 van samples · medium
Recorded freight rate · Charleston, SC → Montgomery, AL
Median (all-in)$1,050
Range$893 – $1,324
$/mile median$2.79
From our exact city-pair rate cache (not a state-corridor average). Cache last updated Nov 11, 2026. This is a market snapshot, not a bookable price. For a firm quote on your freight: Get a quote →
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About the Charleston to Montgomery lane

Charleston is one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast. Montgomery, Alabama's capital, has a large auto-parts supplier base tied to the nearby Hyundai plant. The fastest truck route mostly follows I-16 and I-85.

At about 433 miles a solo driver can usually deliver the next day. Federal Hours-of-Service rules cap driving at 11 hours a day, so a same-day delivery is only realistic on the shorter end with an early pickup.

Shippers have also requested a quote on this lane through our site in the last six months.

How booking works

  1. Post the load with pickup and delivery cities, dates, weight and equipment. It is free.
  2. Carriers bid. Only carriers with active authority and insurance on file, re-checked against FMCSA every night, can bid.
  3. You choose the carrier and price. You see each carrier's A-F safety grade before you book.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a freight quote from Charleston, SC to Montgomery, AL?

Use the quote form on this page or post the load free at stretchxlfreight.com/quotes/. Enter the pickup and delivery cities, date, weight and equipment. Carriers that pass our FMCSA checks can bid, and you choose who hauls it. You can also email the lane to quotes@stretchxlfreight.com or call 855-564-4788.

How long does freight take from Charleston to Montgomery?

At about 433 miles a solo driver can usually deliver the next day. Federal Hours-of-Service rules cap driving at 11 hours a day, so a same-day delivery is only realistic on the shorter end with an early pickup.

What equipment can I book on this lane?

Dry van, refrigerated (reefer) and flatbed loads can all be quoted, as well as partial loads. Tell us the commodity, weight and any temperature or tarp needs when you post.

How are the carriers checked?

Every carrier is re-checked against FMCSA records every night for active operating authority, insurance on file, and an A-F safety grade before they can bid on your load.

Where do the rates on this page come from?

The rate panel pulls from real loads posted on this lane in our aggregated load data. We never publish made-up rates. When there are not enough recent loads, the page says so and you can request a firm quote instead.

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Lane guide updated Nov 5, 2026. Mileage is the fastest truck-legal road route between city centers; your exact miles depend on the pickup and delivery addresses.