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

Movers from Hilo to Charlottesville

About 5,520 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,350–$21,340, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 48 in Charlottesville.

5,520 miroad distance
95 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,350–$21,3402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Charlottesville, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 5,520 miles (4,678 straight-line)
Drive time: 95 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Hilo

Charlottesville sits about 5,520 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $14,350 to $21,340 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 95 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 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 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 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 Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 5,520 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,740	$7,000	$8,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,610	$10,500	$12,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,350	$17,490	$21,340
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,950	$27,990	$34,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$31,560	$38,490	$46,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,620–$10,760

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

Portable container

$5,950–$8,750

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

Full-service mover

$14,350–$21,340

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 Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC

USDOT: 2988823
MC: 17957
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (434) 284-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 343501
MC: 154670
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (434) 977-2705 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC

USDOT: 3730586
MC: 1508290
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (540) 435-7167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600476
MC: 1222783
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (434) 270-4244 Route Verify on FMCSA

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1991604
MC: 707764
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (434) 284-8775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movn On LLC

USDOT: 3517155
MC: 1166120
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (434) 249-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 803227
MC: 357842
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (434) 974-4998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 870955
MC: 442017
Based in: Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (434) 971-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,740 to $8,540 for a studio, $8,610 to $12,810 for a one-bedroom, $14,350 to $21,340 for a two-bedroom, $22,950 to $34,150 for a three-bedroom and $31,560 to $46,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Hilo?

About 5,520 road miles (4,678 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 95 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 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 Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,620 to $10,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,950 to $8,750. 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–Charlottesville corridor.