Hilo, HI → Cincinnati, OH · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Cincinnati

About 5,129 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,040–$19,400, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 558 in Cincinnati.

5,129 miroad distance
89 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,040–$19,4002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Cincinnati, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 5,129 miles (4,346 straight-line)
Drive time: 89 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 558 (420 interstate)

Reverse: Cincinnati → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Cincinnati is a cross-country move of roughly 5,129 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Ohio.

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 $13,040 to $19,400 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 89 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 558 around Cincinnati (420 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 Cincinnati.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Cincinnati about 314,367. Cincinnati is the denser city (3,976 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 Ohio 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 Cincinnati

Full-service estimate for 5,129 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,220	$6,360	$7,760
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,820	$9,540	$11,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,040	$15,900	$19,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,860	$25,440	$31,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$28,690	$34,990	$42,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,070–$9,980

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

Portable container

$5,600–$8,230

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

Full-service mover

$13,040–$19,400

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 Cincinnati (destination)

Kfn

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC

USDOT: 81583
MC: 317346
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,152 trucks, 2,170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (513) 762-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kroger Brokerage Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Dedicated Logistics Company

USDOT: 624483
MC: 298044
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 455 trucks, 601 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (513) 530-7339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3310065
MC: 1124535
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 425 trucks, 827 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (513) 460-9996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bogg Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3195710
MC: 149749
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45212 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 321 trucks, 321 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (513) 916-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Package Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 540855
MC: 217127
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45247 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (513) 741-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Obarker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588162
MC: 1214403
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45249 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (646) 540-3983 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2800379
MC: 935386
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45241 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 111 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (513) 918-0810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mco Express Orlando INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2456323
MC: 848294
Based in: Springdale, OH 45246 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (407) 420-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 558 movers in Cincinnati

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,220 to $7,760 for a studio, $7,820 to $11,640 for a one-bedroom, $13,040 to $19,400 for a two-bedroom, $20,860 to $31,040 for a three-bedroom and $28,690 to $42,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cincinnati from Hilo?

About 5,129 road miles (4,346 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 89 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 Ohio 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 Cincinnati?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,070 to $9,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,600 to $8,230. 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–Cincinnati corridor.