Hilo, HI → Palm Coast, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Palm Coast

About 5,446 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,030–$20,870, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 66 in Palm Coast.

5,446 miroad distance
94 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,030–$20,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Palm Coast, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 5,446 miles (4,615 straight-line)
Drive time: 94 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 66 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Coast → Hilo

Palm Coast sits about 5,446 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Florida 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 $14,030 to $20,870 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 94 hours (11 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 66 around Palm Coast (28 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 Palm Coast.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Palm Coast about 109,886. The two cities have comparable density (824 and 936 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Palm Coast

Full-service estimate for 5,446 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,610	$6,840	$8,350
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,420	$10,260	$12,520
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,030	$17,110	$20,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,440	$27,370	$33,390
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$30,860	$37,630	$45,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,550–$10,650

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

Portable container

$5,880–$8,650

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

Full-service mover

$14,030–$20,870

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 Palm Coast (destination)

R & R National INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3010180
MC: 28679
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (386) 263-8525 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Experts Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1691527
MC: 621887
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (386) 445-4555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Moving Services Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930480
MC: 1284663
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (347) 571-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marfan Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3527638
MC: 1173194
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 693-0137 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Lion Of Judah Freight Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 7233876
MC: 46775699
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32135 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (904) 445-6473 Verify on FMCSA

Hanshaw & Schwab Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3392034
MC: 1091100
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (203) 939-5277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kristal Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3693186
MC: 1289244
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (308) 227-4985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flagler Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lan Company Leasing INC

USDOT: 1847236
MC: 669035
Based in: Bunnell, FL 32110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (386) 446-0014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Palm Coast

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Palm Coast?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,610 to $8,350 for a studio, $8,420 to $12,520 for a one-bedroom, $14,030 to $20,870 for a two-bedroom, $22,440 to $33,390 for a three-bedroom and $30,860 to $45,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Coast from Hilo?

About 5,446 road miles (4,615 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 94 hours (11 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 Florida 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 Palm Coast?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,550 to $10,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,880 to $8,650. 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–Palm Coast corridor.