Hilo, HI → Winston-Salem, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Winston-Salem

About 5,427 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,690–$20,370, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

5,427 miroad distance
94 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,690–$20,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 5,427 miles (4,599 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: 254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Winston-Salem is a cross-country move of roughly 5,427 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to North Carolina.

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 $13,690 to $20,370 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 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. Winston-Salem is the denser city (1,881 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 5,427 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,480	$6,680	$8,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,210	$10,020	$12,220
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,690	$16,700	$20,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$21,900	$26,710	$32,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$30,120	$36,730	$44,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,530–$10,630

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

Portable container

$5,860–$8,620

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

Full-service mover

$13,690–$20,370

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 Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT: 153372
MC: 44538
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate

Legal name: LA Tortilleria LLC

USDOT: 1005862
MC: 749370
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (336) 773-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1326554
MC: 517070
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 597857
MC: 288282
Based in: Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kline LLC

USDOT: 2252338
MC: 768382
Based in: Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (336) 722-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fht

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Horse Trucking INC

USDOT: 1333696
MC: 522525
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (336) 671-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3174206
MC: 121232
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (336) 688-1096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440551
MC: 841908
Based in: High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (803) 347-5276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,480 to $8,150 for a studio, $8,210 to $12,220 for a one-bedroom, $13,690 to $20,370 for a two-bedroom, $21,900 to $32,590 for a three-bedroom and $30,120 to $44,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Hilo?

About 5,427 road miles (4,599 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,530 to $10,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,860 to $8,620. 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–Winston-Salem corridor.