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

Movers from Kahului to Melbourne

About 5,567 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,250–$21,200, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 110 in Melbourne.

5,567 miroad distance
96 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,250–$21,2002-bedroom estimate

Photo: Excel23, Michael Seeley from Melbourne, FL, United States · CC BY 2.0

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Melbourne, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 5,567 miles (4,718 straight-line)
Drive time: 96 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 110 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Melbourne → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Melbourne is a cross-country move of roughly 5,567 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Florida.

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 $14,250 to $21,200 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 96 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 110 around Melbourne (44 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 Melbourne.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Melbourne about 86,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 1,916 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 Melbourne

Full-service estimate for 5,567 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,700	$6,950	$8,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,550	$10,430	$12,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,250	$17,380	$21,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,800	$27,800	$33,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$31,350	$38,230	$46,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,670–$10,830

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

Portable container

$5,990–$8,810

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

Full-service mover

$14,250–$21,200

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 Melbourne (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msr Trucking USA INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 845056
MC: 373614
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (954) 398-3477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Untouchable Express Cargo Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4071316
MC: 1546792
Based in: Indialantic, FL 32903 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (786) 547-9335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Team Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Top Team Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3703749
MC: 1648727
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32940 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 872-7238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Melbourne

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,700 to $8,480 for a studio, $8,550 to $12,720 for a one-bedroom, $14,250 to $21,200 for a two-bedroom, $22,800 to $33,920 for a three-bedroom and $31,350 to $46,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Melbourne from Kahului?

About 5,567 road miles (4,718 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 96 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 Melbourne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,670 to $10,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,990 to $8,810. 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–Melbourne corridor.