Panama City, FL

Kahului, HI → Panama City, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Panama City

About 5,185 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,550–$20,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 56 in Panama City.

  • 5,185 miroad distance
  • 90 hours (11 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $13,550–$20,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 5,185 miles (4,394 straight-line)
Drive time
90 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Panama City → Kahului

Panama City sits about 5,185 miles northeast of Kahului, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Florida 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 $13,550 to $20,160 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 90 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 56 around Panama City (23 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 Panama City.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Panama City about 36,000. Kahului is considerably denser (1,962 people per square mile versus 930), 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 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 Panama City

Full-service estimate for 5,185 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $5,420 $6,610 $8,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $8,130 $9,910 $12,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $13,550 $16,520 $20,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $21,680 $26,440 $32,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $29,810 $36,350 $44,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,130–$10,060

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

Portable container

$5,650–$8,310

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

Full-service mover

$13,550–$20,160

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 Panama City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014393
MC
709581
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
649083
MC
498968
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89936
MC
135068
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246056
MC
1399110
Based in
Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1995595
MC
706025
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3578993
MC
1208249
Based in
Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89994
MC
614619
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537601
MC
273715
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All 56 movers in Panama City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to Panama City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,420 to $8,060 for a studio, $8,130 to $12,090 for a one-bedroom, $13,550 to $20,160 for a two-bedroom, $21,680 to $32,250 for a three-bedroom and $29,810 to $44,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Panama City from Kahului?

About 5,185 road miles (4,394 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 90 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 Panama City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,130 to $10,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,650 to $8,310. 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–Panama City corridor.