Lakeland, FL

Kahului, HI → Lakeland, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Lakeland

About 5,478 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,090–$20,960, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 509 in Lakeland.

  • 5,478 miroad distance
  • 95 hours (11 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $14,090–$20,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 5,478 miles (4,642 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
509 (177 interstate)

Reverse: Lakeland → Kahului

The route from Kahului, HI to Lakeland, FL covers roughly 5,478 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $14,090 to $20,960 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 509 around Lakeland (177 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 Lakeland.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Lakeland about 125,520. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 1,702 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Kahului to Lakeland

Full-service estimate for 5,478 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $5,630 $6,870 $8,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $8,450 $10,310 $12,570
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $14,090 $17,180 $20,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $22,540 $27,480 $33,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $30,990 $37,790 $46,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,580–$10,700

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

Portable container

$5,910–$8,690

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

Full-service mover

$14,090–$20,960

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

Bb Trucking & Storage INC

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 45 movers in Kahului

Near Lakeland (destination)

Publix

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
439262
MC
1576808
Based in
Lakeland, FL 33815 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
945 trucks, 1,720 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Saddle Creek Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1196553
MC
470192
Based in
Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 535 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Southeast Independent Delivery Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
842212
MC
370980
Based in
Lakeland, FL 33811 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
748 trucks, 950 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Mega Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2582238
MC
904298
Based in
Auburndale, FL 33823 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
550 trucks, 275 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

C & S Wholesale Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1338655
MC
525824
Based in
Plant City, FL 33566 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
388 trucks, 401 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348075
MC
1069873
Based in
Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
257 trucks, 243 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Exxact Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
612401
MC
277158
Based in
Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Star Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
549928
MC
153627
Based in
Plant City, FL 33563 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 509 movers in Lakeland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,630 to $8,380 for a studio, $8,450 to $12,570 for a one-bedroom, $14,090 to $20,960 for a two-bedroom, $22,540 to $33,530 for a three-bedroom and $30,990 to $46,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lakeland from Kahului?

About 5,478 road miles (4,642 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 Florida 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 Lakeland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,580 to $10,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,910 to $8,690. 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–Lakeland corridor.