Hilo, HI → Auburn, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Auburn

About 5,114 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,720–$18,930, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 77 in Auburn.

5,114 miroad distance
88 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,720–$18,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Auburn, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 5,114 miles (4,334 straight-line)
Drive time: 88 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 77 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Auburn → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Auburn, AL covers roughly 5,114 miles by road, a northeast-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 $12,720 to $18,930 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 88 hours (10 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Auburn (40 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 Auburn.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Auburn about 80,000. Auburn is the denser city (1,219 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Auburn

Full-service estimate for 5,114 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,090	$6,210	$7,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,630	$9,310	$11,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,720	$15,520	$18,930
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,360	$24,830	$30,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,990	$34,140	$41,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,050–$9,960

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

Portable container

$5,580–$8,210

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

Full-service mover

$12,720–$18,930

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

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

Near Auburn (destination)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 105783
MC: 60083
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1416474
MC: 524357
Based in: Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551493
MC: 1807653
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3141732
MC: 99697
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4092410
MC: 1559321
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471066
MC: 1764614
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 915147
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1452911
MC: 549044
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,090 to $7,570 for a studio, $7,630 to $11,360 for a one-bedroom, $12,720 to $18,930 for a two-bedroom, $20,360 to $30,290 for a three-bedroom and $27,990 to $41,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Auburn from Hilo?

About 5,114 road miles (4,334 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 88 hours (10 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 Hawaii into Alabama 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 Hilo to Auburn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,050 to $9,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,580 to $8,210. 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 Hilo–Auburn corridor.