Hilo, HI → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Kill Devil Hills

About 5,727 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,230–$21,170, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

5,727 miroad distance
99 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,230–$21,1702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 5,727 miles (4,853 straight-line)
Drive time: 99 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Hilo

Kill Devil Hills sits about 5,727 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to North Carolina that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $14,230 to $21,170 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 99 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 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. The two cities have comparable density (824 and 642 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 5,727 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,690	$6,940	$8,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,540	$10,410	$12,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,230	$17,350	$21,170
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,760	$27,760	$33,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$31,300	$38,170	$46,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,840–$11,060

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

Portable container

$6,130–$9,020

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

Full-service mover

$14,230–$21,170

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 Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maavs Transit LLC

USDOT: 4073065
MC: 1547821
Based in: Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-2353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2813882
Based in: Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (252) 255-5663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 683834
MC: 313301
Based in: Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (252) 796-0795 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4038509
MC: 1527618
Based in: Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (252) 491-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,690 to $8,470 for a studio, $8,540 to $12,700 for a one-bedroom, $14,230 to $21,170 for a two-bedroom, $22,760 to $33,870 for a three-bedroom and $31,300 to $46,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Hilo?

About 5,727 road miles (4,853 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 99 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 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 Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,840 to $11,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,130 to $9,020. 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–Kill Devil Hills corridor.