Hilo, HI → New Orleans, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to New Orleans

About 4,831 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,400–$18,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 227 in New Orleans.

4,831 miroad distance
84 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,400–$18,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: New Orleans, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 4,831 miles (4,094 straight-line)
Drive time: 84 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Hilo

New Orleans sits about 4,831 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Louisiana 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 $12,400 to $18,450 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 84 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 Orleans.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 4,831 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,960	$6,050	$7,380
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,440	$9,070	$11,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,400	$15,120	$18,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,840	$24,190	$29,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,280	$33,270	$40,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,610–$9,340

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

Portable container

$5,330–$7,840

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

Full-service mover

$12,400–$18,450

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 Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT: 330295
MC: 213682
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 507293
MC: 259966
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 467892
MC: 446826
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2597749
MC: 912065
Based in: Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237453
MC: 187098
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77755
MC: 154678
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1484140
MC: 1007901
Based in: Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1453720
MC: 617938
Based in: Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,960 to $7,380 for a studio, $7,440 to $11,070 for a one-bedroom, $12,400 to $18,450 for a two-bedroom, $19,840 to $29,520 for a three-bedroom and $27,280 to $40,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Hilo?

About 4,831 road miles (4,094 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 84 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 Louisiana 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 Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,610 to $9,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,330 to $7,840. 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 Orleans corridor.