Moving from Laurens, SC to New York, NY
Your Complete Guide
797
Miles
14.5 hrs
Drive Time
I-10 / I-20
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
State Transition Guide: South Carolina → New York
Moving from South Carolina to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 797 miles via I-10 / I-20, taking about 14.5 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.