Chesapeake, VA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Chesapeake to Hilo

About 5,677 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,640–$21,780, delivery in 7–14 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 19 in Hilo.

5,677 miroad distance
98 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,640–$21,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chesapeake, Virginia
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,677 miles (4,811 straight-line)
Drive time: 98 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Chesapeake

The route from Chesapeake, VA to Hilo, HI covers roughly 5,677 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 $14,640 to $21,780 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 98 hours (11 driving days).

On the Chesapeake side there are 321 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 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.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Hilo about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (737 and 824 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 5,677 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,850	$7,140	$8,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,780	$10,710	$13,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,640	$17,850	$21,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$23,420	$28,560	$34,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$32,200	$39,270	$47,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,780–$10,990

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

Portable container

$6,090–$8,950

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

Full-service mover

$14,640–$21,780

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Chesapeake (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harrison'S Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 163678
MC: 143934
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23323 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 706550
MC: 326565
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23707 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2139019
MC: 744920
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Integrated Global Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Integrated Global Logistics INC

USDOT: 1531539
MC: 570802
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23704 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 466-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 321 movers in Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,850 to $8,710 for a studio, $8,780 to $13,070 for a one-bedroom, $14,640 to $21,780 for a two-bedroom, $23,420 to $34,840 for a three-bedroom and $32,200 to $47,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Chesapeake?

About 5,677 road miles (4,811 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 98 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 Virginia 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 Chesapeake to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,780 to $10,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,090 to $8,950. 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 Chesapeake–Hilo corridor.