Hilo, HI → Greenville, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Greenville

About 5,303 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,350–$19,860, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 320 in Greenville.

5,303 miroad distance
92 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,350–$19,8602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Greenville, South Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 5,303 miles (4,494 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: 320 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Greenville → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Greenville is a cross-country move of roughly 5,303 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to South Carolina.

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 $13,350 to $19,860 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 320 around Greenville (197 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 Greenville.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Greenville about 73,000. Greenville is the denser city (2,351 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 South Carolina 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 Greenville

Full-service estimate for 5,303 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,340	$6,510	$7,940
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,010	$9,770	$11,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,350	$16,280	$19,860
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$21,360	$26,050	$31,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$29,370	$35,820	$43,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,250–$10,230

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

Portable container

$5,750–$8,460

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

Full-service mover

$13,350–$19,860

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 Greenville (destination)

Team Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3075435
MC: 63594
Based in: Greenville, SC 29601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (864) 242-3003 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Dray Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Smith Dray Line & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 122024
MC: 6774
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 404-5502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Greeville

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Upward Endeavors, LLC

USDOT: 6977904
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 863563
MC: 1028104
Based in: Piedmont, SC 29673 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hq Marine Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2092348
MC: 730753
Based in: Easley, SC 29642 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 346-0425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Upward Endeavors LLC

USDOT: 1037672
MC: 435975
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sat Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1404398
MC: 532733
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (864) 894-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swamp Rabbit Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3449704
MC: 1163908
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (864) 643-2213 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 320 movers in Greenville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,340 to $7,940 for a studio, $8,010 to $11,920 for a one-bedroom, $13,350 to $19,860 for a two-bedroom, $21,360 to $31,780 for a three-bedroom and $29,370 to $43,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Greenville from Hilo?

About 5,303 road miles (4,494 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 South Carolina 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 Greenville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,250 to $10,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,750 to $8,460. 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–Greenville corridor.