Hilo, HI → New Braunfels, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to New Braunfels

About 4,257 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,650–$17,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 145 in New Braunfels.

4,257 miroad distance
74 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,650–$17,3302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: New Braunfels, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 4,257 miles (3,608 straight-line)
Drive time: 74 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 145 (43 interstate)

Reverse: New Braunfels → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to New Braunfels is a cross-country move of roughly 4,257 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Texas.

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 $11,650 to $17,330 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 74 hours (9 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 145 around New Braunfels (43 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 New Braunfels.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and New Braunfels about 122,492. New Braunfels is the denser city (2,000 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 Texas than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to New Braunfels

Full-service estimate for 4,257 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,660	$5,680	$6,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,990	$8,520	$10,400
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,650	$14,200	$17,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,630	$22,720	$27,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,620	$31,240	$38,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,870–$8,290

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

Portable container

$4,820–$7,090

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

Full-service mover

$11,650–$17,330

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 New Braunfels (destination)

B & B TX Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3713370
MC: 1304125
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78132 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 37 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (830) 214-3069 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Emergency Management And Response

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2086050
MC: 881926
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (210) 905-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evolution Moving LLC

USDOT: 2467590
MC: 1239409
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (830) 542-8608 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Air Freight & Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2574036
MC: 900043
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (210) 946-9447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vargas R Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1838956
MC: 666532
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (830) 837-5749 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Marathon Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4015156
MC: 1512938
Based in: Cibolo, TX 78108 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (614) 353-5950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Company San Antonio

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Moving Solutions San Antonio LLC

USDOT: 2989210
MC: 18159
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (210) 225-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Braunfels Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2992735
MC: 1117672
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (830) 643-9676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 145 movers in New Braunfels

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to New Braunfels?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,660 to $6,930 for a studio, $6,990 to $10,400 for a one-bedroom, $11,650 to $17,330 for a two-bedroom, $18,630 to $27,720 for a three-bedroom and $25,620 to $38,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Braunfels from Hilo?

About 4,257 road miles (3,608 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 74 hours (9 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 Texas 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 New Braunfels?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,870 to $8,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,820 to $7,090. 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–New Braunfels corridor.