Hilo, HI → Utica, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Utica

About 5,661 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,660–$23,300, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 107 in Utica.

5,661 miroad distance
98 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,660–$23,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Utica, New York
Road distance: ≈ 5,661 miles (4,798 straight-line)
Drive time: 98 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Utica → Hilo

Utica sits about 5,661 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to New York 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 $15,660 to $23,300 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 98 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 107 around Utica (42 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 Utica.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Utica about 65,000. Utica is the denser city (3,904 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 York 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 Utica

Full-service estimate for 5,661 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,270	$7,640	$9,320
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,400	$11,460	$13,980
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,660	$19,100	$23,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$25,060	$30,560	$37,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$34,460	$42,020	$51,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,770–$10,970

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

Portable container

$6,070–$8,930

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

Full-service mover

$15,660–$23,300

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 Utica (destination)

R B Humphreys INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55512
MC: 143396
Based in: Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (315) 838-2650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Vip Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3541206
MC: 1182438
Based in: Utica, NY 13502 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Felice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Felice Trucking Service INC

USDOT: 55523
MC: 22944
Based in: Rome, NY 13440 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (315) 337-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfe News Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1132195
MC: 1329906
Based in: Clinton, NY 13323 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (315) 853-6397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eja Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Eja Services INC

USDOT: 1948559
MC: 907304
Based in: Oriskany, NY 13424 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (315) 335-0516 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cxj Service LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4236193
Based in: Herkimer, NY 13350 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (315) 940-1324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Millenium Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3475043
MC: 1138628
Based in: Utica, NY 13501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (315) 507-1652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miss Mallory Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3475403
MC: 1138867
Based in: Whitesboro, NY 13492 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (315) 275-7210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Utica

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,270 to $9,320 for a studio, $9,400 to $13,980 for a one-bedroom, $15,660 to $23,300 for a two-bedroom, $25,060 to $37,290 for a three-bedroom and $34,460 to $51,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Utica from Hilo?

About 5,661 road miles (4,798 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 98 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 New York 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 Utica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,770 to $10,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,070 to $8,930. 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–Utica corridor.