Hilo, HI → Mobile, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Mobile

About 4,954 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,450–$18,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 168 in Mobile.

4,954 miroad distance
86 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,450–$18,5202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Mobile, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 4,954 miles (4,198 straight-line)
Drive time: 86 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 168 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Mobile → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Mobile is a cross-country move of roughly 4,954 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Alabama.

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 $12,450 to $18,520 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 86 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 168 around Mobile (103 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 Mobile.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Mobile about 200,824. Mobile is the denser city (1,341 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 Alabama 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 Mobile

Full-service estimate for 4,954 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,470	$9,110	$11,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,450	$15,180	$18,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,910	$24,290	$29,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,380	$33,390	$40,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,890–$9,730

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

Portable container

$5,440–$8,000

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

Full-service mover

$12,450–$18,520

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Mobile (destination)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 793730
MC: 353905
Based in: Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4286672
MC: 1667253
Based in: Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT: 514855
MC: 261707
Based in: Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273702
MC: 186516
Based in: Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2908185
MC: 979238
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3420027
MC: 1105291
Based in: Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3284177
MC: 1038846
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 979782
MC: 409556
Based in: Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,980 to $7,410 for a studio, $7,470 to $11,110 for a one-bedroom, $12,450 to $18,520 for a two-bedroom, $19,910 to $29,630 for a three-bedroom and $27,380 to $40,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mobile from Hilo?

About 4,954 road miles (4,198 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 86 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 Alabama 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 Mobile?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,890 to $9,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,440 to $8,000. 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–Mobile corridor.