Honolulu, HI → Albany, NY · Cross-country move
About 5,830 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $16,000–$23,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 167 carriers on the Honolulu side and 243 in Albany.
Moving from Honolulu to Albany is a cross-country move of roughly 5,830 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to New York.
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 $16,000 to $23,800 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 101 hours (12 driving days).
On the Honolulu side there are 167 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (37 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around Albany (100 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 Albany.
Honolulu has a population of about 341,868 and Albany about 101,698. The two cities have comparable density (5,801 and 4,637 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $6,400 | $7,800 | $9,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,600 | $11,710 | $14,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $16,000 | $19,510 | $23,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $25,600 | $31,220 | $38,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $35,200 | $42,930 | $52,370 |
$7,940–$11,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,220–$9,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$16,000–$23,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Honolulu, HI → Albany, NY. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC
Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC
Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC
Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,400 to $9,520 for a studio, $9,600 to $14,280 for a one-bedroom, $16,000 to $23,800 for a two-bedroom, $25,600 to $38,090 for a three-bedroom and $35,200 to $52,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 5,830 road miles (4,941 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 101 hours (12 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,940 to $11,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,220 to $9,150. 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.
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 Honolulu–Albany corridor.