Hilo, HI → Hoboken, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Hoboken

About 5,763 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,430–$22,950, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 2,364 in Hoboken.

5,763 miroad distance
100 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,430–$22,9502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Hoboken, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 5,763 miles (4,884 straight-line)
Drive time: 100 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,364 (1,242 interstate)

Reverse: Hoboken → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Hoboken is a cross-country move of roughly 5,763 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to New Jersey.

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 $15,430 to $22,950 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 100 hours (12 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 2,364 around Hoboken (1,242 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 Hoboken.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Hoboken about 60,000. Hoboken is the denser city (48,335 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 New Jersey 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 Hoboken

Full-service estimate for 5,763 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,170	$7,520	$9,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,260	$11,290	$13,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,430	$18,810	$22,950
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,680	$30,100	$36,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,940	$41,390	$50,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,870–$11,110

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

Portable container

$6,160–$9,060

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

Full-service mover

$15,430–$22,950

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 Hoboken (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT: 3066988
MC: 58659
Based in: New York, NY 10009 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003565
MC: 825910
Based in: Bronx, NY 10454 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3728952
MC: 1315556
Based in: Brooklyn, NY 11214 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT: 1854436
MC: 671325
Based in: New York, NY 10472 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 288155
MC: 186214
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT: 4498428
MC: 1779258
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2121392
MC: 739314
Based in: Kearny, NJ 07032 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 674147
MC: 434921
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,364 movers in Hoboken

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,170 to $9,180 for a studio, $9,260 to $13,770 for a one-bedroom, $15,430 to $22,950 for a two-bedroom, $24,680 to $36,720 for a three-bedroom and $33,940 to $50,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hoboken from Hilo?

About 5,763 road miles (4,884 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 100 hours (12 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 New Jersey 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 Hoboken?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,870 to $11,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,160 to $9,060. 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–Hoboken corridor.