Hilo, HI → St. Augustine, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to St. Augustine

About 5,436 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,010–$20,840, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 71 in St. Augustine.

5,436 miroad distance
94 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,010–$20,8402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: St. Augustine, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 5,436 miles (4,606 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: 71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to St. Augustine, FL covers roughly 5,436 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 $14,010 to $20,840 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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. St. Augustine is the denser city (1,505 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 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 St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 5,436 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,600	$6,830	$8,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,400	$10,250	$12,500
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,010	$17,080	$20,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,410	$27,330	$33,350
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$30,820	$37,580	$45,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,540–$10,640

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

Portable container

$5,870–$8,630

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

Full-service mover

$14,010–$20,840

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 St. Augustine (destination)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1633941
MC: 602443
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2480971
MC: 858578
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4309942
MC: 1679736
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 314177
MC: 207187
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT: 1447613
MC: 547090
Based in: Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2014357
MC: 717943
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT: 3262059
MC: 1028487
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4574830
MC: 1820223
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to St. Augustine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,600 to $8,340 for a studio, $8,400 to $12,500 for a one-bedroom, $14,010 to $20,840 for a two-bedroom, $22,410 to $33,350 for a three-bedroom and $30,820 to $45,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Hilo?

About 5,436 road miles (4,606 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 St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,540 to $10,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,870 to $8,630. 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–St. Augustine corridor.