Hilo, HI → Flint, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Flint

About 5,160 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,210–$19,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 142 in Flint.

5,160 miroad distance
89 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,210–$19,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Flint, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 5,160 miles (4,373 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: 142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Flint is a cross-country move of roughly 5,160 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Michigan.

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 $13,210 to $19,660 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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Flint about 79,000. Flint is the denser city (2,430 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 Michigan 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 Flint

Full-service estimate for 5,160 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,280	$6,440	$7,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,930	$9,670	$11,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,210	$16,110	$19,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$21,140	$25,780	$31,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$29,070	$35,450	$43,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,100–$10,030

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

Portable container

$5,630–$8,270

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

Full-service mover

$13,210–$19,660

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 Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jarrs INC

USDOT: 1387252
Based in: Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (810) 459-8028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1643406
MC: 990686
Based in: Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (810) 625-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2010508
MC: 708740
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (810) 531-5071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3250225
MC: 1022712
Based in: Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 210-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1483024
MC: 558950
Based in: Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (810) 577-3782 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2208246
MC: 766227
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (810) 280-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC

USDOT: 4023358
MC: 1518145
Based in: Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (248) 830-0046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4207433
MC: 1624182
Based in: Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (305) 849-8486 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,280 to $7,860 for a studio, $7,930 to $11,790 for a one-bedroom, $13,210 to $19,660 for a two-bedroom, $21,140 to $31,450 for a three-bedroom and $29,070 to $43,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Hilo?

About 5,160 road miles (4,373 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 Michigan 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 Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,100 to $10,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,630 to $8,270. 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–Flint corridor.