Jersey City, NJ → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move
About 5,849 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,590–$23,200, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 167 in Honolulu.
Honolulu sits about 5,849 miles west of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Hawaii 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 $15,590 to $23,200 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 Jersey City side there are 2,933 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,570 of them authorized for interstate work), and 167 around Honolulu (37 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 Honolulu.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and Honolulu about 341,868. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 5,801), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $6,240 | $7,610 | $9,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,360 | $11,410 | $13,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $15,590 | $19,010 | $23,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $24,950 | $30,420 | $37,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $34,300 | $41,830 | $51,030 |
$7,960–$11,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,240–$9,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$15,590–$23,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → Honolulu, HI. 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC
Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC
Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,240 to $9,280 for a studio, $9,360 to $13,920 for a one-bedroom, $15,590 to $23,200 for a two-bedroom, $24,950 to $37,120 for a three-bedroom and $34,300 to $51,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 5,849 road miles (4,957 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 New Jersey into Hawaii 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 $7,960 to $11,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,240 to $9,180. 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 Jersey City–Honolulu corridor.