Kahului, HI → Hilton Head Island, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Hilton Head Island

About 5,493 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,690–$20,360, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.

5,493 miroad distance
95 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$13,690–$20,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 5,493 miles (4,655 straight-line)
Drive time: 95 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 62 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Hilton Head Island → Kahului

Hilton Head Island sits about 5,493 miles northeast of Kahului, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to South Carolina 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 $13,690 to $20,360 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 95 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 62 around Hilton Head Island (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 Hilton Head Island.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Kahului is considerably denser (1,962 people per square mile versus 911), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South 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 Kahului to Hilton Head Island

Full-service estimate for 5,493 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,470	$6,680	$8,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,210	$10,010	$12,220
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$13,690	$16,690	$20,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$21,900	$26,710	$32,580
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$30,110	$36,720	$44,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,590–$10,720

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

Portable container

$5,920–$8,710

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

Full-service mover

$13,690–$20,360

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 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 Hilton Head Island (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Hilton Head

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Moving With Moxie LLC

USDOT: 1324088
MC: 511267
Based in: Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (843) 757-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nex Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Day By Day Errand Services LLC

USDOT: 4524779
MC: 1793282
Based in: Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (843) 295-0449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transition Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4521531
MC: 1791557
Based in: Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (919) 637-6728 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Right Mooves Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC

USDOT: 4244505
MC: 50047
Based in: Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (843) 681-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3819973
MC: 1381933
Based in: Hilton Head, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (843) 384-2657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move It Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4536635
MC: 1799657
Based in: Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (508) 988-0448 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1729435
MC: 763346
Based in: Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (843) 505-0391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1770449
MC: 646403
Based in: Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (843) 597-1370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 62 movers in Hilton Head Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to Hilton Head Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,470 to $8,150 for a studio, $8,210 to $12,220 for a one-bedroom, $13,690 to $20,360 for a two-bedroom, $21,900 to $32,580 for a three-bedroom and $30,110 to $44,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilton Head Island from Kahului?

About 5,493 road miles (4,655 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 95 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 South 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 Kahului to Hilton Head Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,590 to $10,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,920 to $8,710. 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–Hilton Head Island corridor.