Hilo, HI → Trenton, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Trenton

About 5,725 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,350–$22,840, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 350 in Trenton.

5,725 miroad distance
99 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,350–$22,8402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Trenton, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 5,725 miles (4,852 straight-line)
Drive time: 99 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 350 (279 interstate)

Reverse: Trenton → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Trenton is a cross-country move of roughly 5,725 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to New Jersey.

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 $15,350 to $22,840 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 99 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 350 around Trenton (279 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 Trenton.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Trenton about 90,000. Trenton is the denser city (11,947 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 Jersey 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 Trenton

Full-service estimate for 5,725 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,140	$7,490	$9,140
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,210	$11,230	$13,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,350	$18,720	$22,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,560	$29,950	$36,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,770	$41,190	$50,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,830–$11,060

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

Portable container

$6,130–$9,010

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

Full-service mover

$15,350–$22,840

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 Trenton (destination)

Greatwide American Trans-Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Greatwide American Trans-Freight LLC

USDOT: 753551
MC: 340975
Based in: Langhorne, PA 19047 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 384 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (800) 283-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Veltri INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 398991
MC: 481594
Based in: Trevose, PA 19053 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (215) 946-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2784879
MC: 927952
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (267) 297-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC

USDOT: 3020074
MC: 37720
Based in: Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (833) 777-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mirage Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3815917
MC: 1378977
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (925) 474-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4570815
MC: 1818083
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (267) 965-1042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sls Group Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3383225
MC: 1086171
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (484) 966-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farruggio'S Bristol And Philadelphia Auto Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111029
MC: 38481
Based in: Bristol, PA 19007 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (215) 788-5596 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 350 movers in Trenton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,140 to $9,140 for a studio, $9,210 to $13,700 for a one-bedroom, $15,350 to $22,840 for a two-bedroom, $24,560 to $36,550 for a three-bedroom and $33,770 to $50,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Trenton from Hilo?

About 5,725 road miles (4,852 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 99 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 Jersey 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 Trenton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,830 to $11,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,130 to $9,010. 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–Trenton corridor.