Honolulu, HI → Ithaca, NY · Cross-country move
About 5,675 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,690–$23,350, delivery in 7–14 days, 167 carriers on the Honolulu side and 98 in Ithaca.
Moving from Honolulu to Ithaca is a cross-country move of roughly 5,675 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 $15,690 to $23,350 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 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 98 around Ithaca (36 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 Ithaca.
Honolulu has a population of about 341,868 and Ithaca about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (5,801 and 5,958 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 | $6,280 | $7,650 | $9,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,410 | $11,480 | $14,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $15,690 | $19,140 | $23,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $25,110 | $30,620 | $37,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $34,520 | $42,100 | $51,360 |
$7,780–$10,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,080–$8,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$15,690–$23,350
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Honolulu, HI → Ithaca, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,280 to $9,340 for a studio, $9,410 to $14,010 for a one-bedroom, $15,690 to $23,350 for a two-bedroom, $25,110 to $37,350 for a three-bedroom and $34,520 to $51,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 5,675 road miles (4,809 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 98 hours (11 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 $7,780 to $10,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,080 to $8,950. 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–Ithaca corridor.