Hilo, HI → Charleston, WV · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Charleston

About 5,316 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,080–$19,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 37 in Charleston.

5,316 miroad distance
92 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,080–$19,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Charleston, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 5,316 miles (4,505 straight-line)
Drive time: 92 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 37 (15 interstate)

Reverse: Charleston → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Charleston, WV covers roughly 5,316 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 $13,080 to $19,450 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 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 37 around Charleston (15 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 Charleston.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Charleston about 47,000. Charleston is the denser city (1,556 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 West Virginia 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 Charleston

Full-service estimate for 5,316 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,230	$6,380	$7,780
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,850	$9,570	$11,670
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,080	$15,950	$19,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,920	$25,510	$31,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$28,770	$35,080	$42,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,260–$10,250

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

Portable container

$5,760–$8,480

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

Full-service mover

$13,080–$19,450

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 Charleston (destination)

Central Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Central Van & Storage Of Charleston INC

USDOT: 1243887
MC: 11266
Based in: Poca, WV 25159 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (304) 755-1898 Route Verify on FMCSA

Machine And Component Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2072986
MC: 725625
Based in: Cross Lanes, WV 25313 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (304) 552-7747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 137400
MC: 139392
Based in: Poca, WV 25159 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (304) 755-9662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4232924
MC: 1644293
Based in: Charleston, WV 25314 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 437-7764 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midnight Run Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4465722
MC: 1761766
Based in: Charleston, WV 25314 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (304) 421-1077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move 4 Less LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3746768
MC: 1328456
Based in: Dunbar, WV 25064 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 410-9805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wv Second Chance Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4076233
MC: 66671073
Based in: Saint Albans, WV 25177 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (304) 945-5199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Transfer And Storage Systems INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1186489
Based in: Charleston, WV 25302 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (304) 343-4676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,230 to $7,780 for a studio, $7,850 to $11,670 for a one-bedroom, $13,080 to $19,450 for a two-bedroom, $20,920 to $31,130 for a three-bedroom and $28,770 to $42,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charleston from Hilo?

About 5,316 road miles (4,505 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 Hawaii into West Virginia 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 Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,260 to $10,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,760 to $8,480. 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–Charleston corridor.