Hilo, HI → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Jacksonville

About 5,633 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,060–$20,920, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 59 in Jacksonville.

5,633 miroad distance
97 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,060–$20,9202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 5,633 miles (4,774 straight-line)
Drive time: 97 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 5,633 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to North 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 $14,060 to $20,920 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 97 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 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,490 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 North 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 Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 5,633 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,620	$6,860	$8,370
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,440	$10,290	$12,550
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,060	$17,150	$20,920
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,490	$27,430	$33,470
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$30,930	$37,720	$46,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,740–$10,920

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

Portable container

$6,050–$8,890

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

Full-service mover

$14,060–$20,920

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 Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

USDOT: 1418527
MC: 536722
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

USDOT: 3995684
MC: 1500257
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2971580
MC: 10382
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 90766
MC: 99869
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

USDOT: 971241
MC: 814574
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

USDOT: 1420733
MC: 537474
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4496581
MC: 1778259
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3513365
MC: 1163690
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,620 to $8,370 for a studio, $8,440 to $12,550 for a one-bedroom, $14,060 to $20,920 for a two-bedroom, $22,490 to $33,470 for a three-bedroom and $30,930 to $46,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Hilo?

About 5,633 road miles (4,774 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 97 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 North 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,740 to $10,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,050 to $8,890. 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–Jacksonville corridor.