Kahului, HI → Bethesda, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Bethesda

About 5,626 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,850–$22,100, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 660 in Bethesda.

5,626 miroad distance
97 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,850–$22,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Bethesda, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 5,626 miles (4,767 straight-line)
Drive time: 97 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 660 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Bethesda → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Bethesda is a cross-country move of roughly 5,626 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Maryland.

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 $14,850 to $22,100 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 97 hours (11 driving days).

On the Kahului side there are 45 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 660 around Bethesda (397 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 Bethesda.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Bethesda about 68,000. Bethesda is the denser city (5,132 people per square mile versus 1,962 in Kahului), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Maryland 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 Kahului to Bethesda

Full-service estimate for 5,626 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,940	$7,240	$8,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,910	$10,870	$13,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,850	$18,110	$22,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$23,760	$28,980	$35,350
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$32,670	$39,840	$48,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,730–$10,910

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

Portable container

$6,040–$8,880

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

Full-service mover

$14,850–$22,100

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Kahului (origin)

Dhx Maui INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 572219
MC: 77558
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (808) 877-2822 Route Verify on FMCSA

T Sniffen And Sons LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1066769
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (808) 871-7781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bb Trucking & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: B B Delivery Service INC

USDOT: 950644
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (808) 877-3966 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 758043
MC: 708895
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 242-6593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3252648
MC: 1023953
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (808) 205-7412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quicktow LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2584816
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (808) 877-5553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bonafide Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3760716
MC: 1355483
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (808) 359-7779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pico General Contracting Corporation

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2583683
Based in: Makawao, HI 96768 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (808) 572-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 45 movers in Kahului

Near Bethesda (destination)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588170
MC: 1214409
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2005212
MC: 707471
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (202) 570-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 660 movers in Bethesda

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to Bethesda?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,940 to $8,840 for a studio, $8,910 to $13,260 for a one-bedroom, $14,850 to $22,100 for a two-bedroom, $23,760 to $35,350 for a three-bedroom and $32,670 to $48,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethesda from Kahului?

About 5,626 road miles (4,767 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 97 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 Maryland 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 Kahului to Bethesda?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,730 to $10,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,040 to $8,880. 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 Kahului–Bethesda corridor.