Hilo, HI → Portsmouth, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Portsmouth

About 5,923 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,290–$22,740, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 51 in Portsmouth.

5,923 miroad distance
102 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,290–$22,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Road distance: ≈ 5,923 miles (5,019 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: 51 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Portsmouth → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Portsmouth, NH covers roughly 5,923 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 $15,290 to $22,740 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 51 around Portsmouth (38 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 Portsmouth.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Portsmouth about 23,000. Portsmouth is the denser city (1,402 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 New Hampshire than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Portsmouth

Full-service estimate for 5,923 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,110	$7,460	$9,100
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,170	$11,180	$13,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,290	$18,640	$22,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,460	$29,820	$36,390
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,630	$41,010	$50,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$8,190–$11,560

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

Portable container

$6,310–$9,270

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

Full-service mover

$15,290–$22,740

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 Portsmouth (destination)

Bridges Bros Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crowded Street Holdings LLC

USDOT: 3152985
MC: 105934
Based in: North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (603) 772-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

William C Huff Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 361089
MC: 249041
Based in: Dover, NH 03820 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (603) 335-2967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1761858
MC: 644032
Based in: Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (603) 436-2725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wings-Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2519075
MC: 874927
Based in: Hampton, NH 03842 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (603) 918-3664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Preferred Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Movers LLC

USDOT: 1381627
MC: 532837
Based in: North Hampton, NH 03862 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (603) 379-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

McLaughlin Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 363252
MC: 74451
Based in: Portsmouth, NH 03801 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (603) 427-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Fence & Deck LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2874509
MC: 1767324
Based in: Somersworth, NH 03878 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (603) 749-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluebird Self Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bluebird Storage LLC

USDOT: 4233288
MC: 1638118
Based in: Greenland, NH 03840 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (603) 380-9443 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Portsmouth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,110 to $9,100 for a studio, $9,170 to $13,640 for a one-bedroom, $15,290 to $22,740 for a two-bedroom, $24,460 to $36,390 for a three-bedroom and $33,630 to $50,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portsmouth from Hilo?

About 5,923 road miles (5,019 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 New Hampshire 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 Portsmouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $8,190 to $11,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,310 to $9,270. 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–Portsmouth corridor.