Kahului, HI → New Orleans, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to New Orleans

About 4,889 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,500–$18,600, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 227 in New Orleans.

4,889 miroad distance
85 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,500–$18,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: New Orleans, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 4,889 miles (4,143 straight-line)
Drive time: 85 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Kahului

The route from Kahului, HI to New Orleans, LA covers roughly 4,889 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 $12,500 to $18,600 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 85 hours (10 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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 2,265 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana 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 New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 4,889 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,000	$6,100	$7,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,500	$9,150	$11,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,500	$15,250	$18,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,000	$24,390	$29,760
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,500	$33,540	$40,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,670–$9,420

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

Portable container

$5,380–$7,920

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

Full-service mover

$12,500–$18,600

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

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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 New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT: 330295
MC: 213682
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 507293
MC: 259966
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 467892
MC: 446826
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2597749
MC: 912065
Based in: Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237453
MC: 187098
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77755
MC: 154678
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1484140
MC: 1007901
Based in: Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1453720
MC: 617938
Based in: Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,000 to $7,440 for a studio, $7,500 to $11,160 for a one-bedroom, $12,500 to $18,600 for a two-bedroom, $20,000 to $29,760 for a three-bedroom and $27,500 to $40,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Kahului?

About 4,889 road miles (4,143 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 85 hours (10 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,670 to $9,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,380 to $7,920. 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–New Orleans corridor.