North Charleston, SC

Kahului, HI → North Charleston, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to North Charleston

About 5,527 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,750–$20,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 5,527 miroad distance
  • 96 hours (11 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $13,750–$20,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 5,527 miles (4,684 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
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to North Charleston is a cross-country move of roughly 5,527 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to South Carolina.

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 $13,750 to $20,450 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 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and North Charleston about 129,245. Kahului is considerably denser (1,962 people per square mile versus 1,480), 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 North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 5,527 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $5,500 $6,710 $8,180
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $8,250 $10,060 $12,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $13,750 $16,760 $20,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $22,000 $26,820 $32,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $30,240 $36,880 $45,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,630–$10,770

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

Portable container

$5,950–$8,750

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

Full-service mover

$13,750–$20,450

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 North Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 269 movers in North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,500 to $8,180 for a studio, $8,250 to $12,270 for a one-bedroom, $13,750 to $20,450 for a two-bedroom, $22,000 to $32,720 for a three-bedroom and $30,240 to $45,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Kahului?

About 5,527 road miles (4,684 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 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 North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,630 to $10,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,950 to $8,750. 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–North Charleston corridor.