Hilo, HI → Newton, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Newton

About 5,909 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $16,030–$23,850, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 456 in Newton.

5,909 miroad distance
102 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$16,030–$23,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Newton, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 5,909 miles (5,007 straight-line)
Drive time: 102 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 456 (267 interstate)

Reverse: Newton → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Newton, MA covers roughly 5,909 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $16,030 to $23,850 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 102 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 456 around Newton (267 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 Newton.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Newton about 89,000. Newton is the denser city (4,988 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 Massachusetts 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 Newton

Full-service estimate for 5,909 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,410	$7,820	$9,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,620	$11,730	$14,310
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$16,030	$19,550	$23,850
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$25,650	$31,270	$38,160
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$35,260	$43,000	$52,460

Rental truck (DIY)

$8,170–$11,540

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

Portable container

$6,290–$9,260

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

Full-service mover

$16,030–$23,850

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 Newton (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 338113
MC: 830455
Based in: Boston, MA 02110 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC

USDOT: 373544
MC: 218762
Based in: Winchester, MA 01890 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (617) 661-3333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT: 597632
MC: 288585
Based in: Watertown, MA 02472 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Usart Company INC

USDOT: 387213
MC: 158735
Based in: Randolph, MA 02368 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (781) 986-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3461366
MC: 1129943
Based in: Cambridge, MA 02141 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1696867
MC: 623045
Based in: Everett, MA 02149 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Speed Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3460758
MC: 1139822
Based in: West Roxbury, MA 02132 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (617) 905-7276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 456 movers in Newton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,410 to $9,540 for a studio, $9,620 to $14,310 for a one-bedroom, $16,030 to $23,850 for a two-bedroom, $25,650 to $38,160 for a three-bedroom and $35,260 to $52,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newton from Hilo?

About 5,909 road miles (5,007 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 102 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 Massachusetts 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 Newton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $8,170 to $11,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,290 to $9,260. 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–Newton corridor.