Hilo, HI → Buffalo, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Buffalo

About 5,448 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,240–$22,670, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 302 in Buffalo.

5,448 miroad distance
94 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,240–$22,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Buffalo, New York
Road distance: ≈ 5,448 miles (4,617 straight-line)
Drive time: 94 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 302 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Buffalo → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Buffalo is a cross-country move of roughly 5,448 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to New York.

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 $15,240 to $22,670 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 94 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 302 around Buffalo (91 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 Buffalo.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Buffalo about 274,613. Buffalo is the denser city (6,890 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 New York 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 Buffalo

Full-service estimate for 5,448 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,100	$7,430	$9,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,140	$11,150	$13,600
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,240	$18,580	$22,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,380	$29,740	$36,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,530	$40,890	$49,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,550–$10,660

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

Portable container

$5,880–$8,650

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

Full-service mover

$15,240–$22,670

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 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 Buffalo (destination)

Tops Friendly Markets

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erie Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1043805
MC: 438928
Based in: Lancaster, NY 14086 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 47 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (716) 515-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Regional Logistics Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 672523
MC: 311416
Based in: Buffalo, NY 14213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (716) 876-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bulldog Movers LLC

USDOT: 3356419
MC: 1074016
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (716) 800-4455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raine Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1711438
MC: 627859
Based in: West Seneca, NY 14224 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Copebestway Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 142382
MC: 140349
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14212 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (716) 875-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Productive Transportation Carrier Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 572094
MC: 278056
Based in: Tonawanda, NY 14150 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (716) 833-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayfinder Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3104397
MC: 79366
Based in: Buffalo, NY 14216 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (716) 832-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fda Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1613148
MC: 596406
Based in: Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (716) 630-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 302 movers in Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,100 to $9,070 for a studio, $9,140 to $13,600 for a one-bedroom, $15,240 to $22,670 for a two-bedroom, $24,380 to $36,280 for a three-bedroom and $33,530 to $49,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Buffalo from Hilo?

About 5,448 road miles (4,617 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 94 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 New York 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 Buffalo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,550 to $10,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,880 to $8,650. 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–Buffalo corridor.