Hilo, HI → Bethlehem, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Bethlehem

About 5,683 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,340–$21,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 402 in Bethlehem.

5,683 miroad distance
98 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,340–$21,3302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 5,683 miles (4,816 straight-line)
Drive time: 98 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 402 (297 interstate)

Reverse: Bethlehem → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Bethlehem, PA covers roughly 5,683 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 $14,340 to $21,330 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 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 402 around Bethlehem (297 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 Bethlehem.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Bethlehem about 78,000. Bethlehem is the denser city (3,964 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 Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem

Full-service estimate for 5,683 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,730	$6,990	$8,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,600	$10,490	$12,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,340	$17,480	$21,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,940	$27,970	$34,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$31,540	$38,460	$46,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,790–$11,000

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

Portable container

$6,090–$8,960

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

Full-service mover

$14,340–$21,330

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 Bethlehem (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT: 268139
MC: 147923
Based in: Allentown, PA 18104 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2273558
MC: 776491
Based in: Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (610) 438-1183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1444559
MC: 545976
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1171254
MC: 469678
Based in: Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322506
MC: 1066356
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1953742
MC: 693960
Based in: Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (848) 565-7508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2053518
MC: 719083
Based in: Allentown, PA 18106 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256276
MC: 366606
Based in: Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 402 movers in Bethlehem

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,730 to $8,530 for a studio, $8,600 to $12,800 for a one-bedroom, $14,340 to $21,330 for a two-bedroom, $22,940 to $34,130 for a three-bedroom and $31,540 to $46,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethlehem from Hilo?

About 5,683 road miles (4,816 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 Hawaii into Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,790 to $11,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,090 to $8,960. 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–Bethlehem corridor.