Boone, NC → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Boone to Hilo

About 5,334 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,520–$20,120, delivery in 7–14 days, 108 carriers on the Boone side and 19 in Hilo.

5,334 miroad distance
92 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,520–$20,1202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boone, North Carolina
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,334 miles (4,521 straight-line)
Drive time: 92 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 108 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Boone

The route from Boone, NC to Hilo, HI covers roughly 5,334 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $13,520 to $20,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 92 hours (11 driving days).

On the Boone side there are 108 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.

Boone has a population of about 19,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Boone is considerably denser (2,991 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boone to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 5,334 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,410	$6,600	$8,050
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,110	$9,900	$12,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,520	$16,490	$20,120
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$21,640	$26,390	$32,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$29,750	$36,280	$44,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,280–$10,280

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$5,780–$8,500

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

Full-service mover

$13,520–$20,120

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Boone (origin)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16348
MC: 192294
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2177 Route Verify on FMCSA

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16456
MC: 195768
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1863397
MC: 673860
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (828) 264-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3746654
MC: 1328361
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (828) 989-9031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3376451
MC: 1083100
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (828) 964-8667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Robert Herman

USDOT: 1400239
MC: 551813
Based in: Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (828) 297-4526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2442541
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (828) 264-2475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 48104
MC: 162035
Based in: Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 725-4259 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 108 movers in Boone

Near Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boone to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,410 to $8,050 for a studio, $8,110 to $12,070 for a one-bedroom, $13,520 to $20,120 for a two-bedroom, $21,640 to $32,190 for a three-bedroom and $29,750 to $44,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Boone?

About 5,334 road miles (4,521 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 92 hours (11 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina into Hawaii 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 Boone to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,280 to $10,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,780 to $8,500. 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 Boone–Hilo corridor.