Kahului, HI → Paterson, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Paterson

About 5,777 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,450–$22,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 2,164 in Paterson.

5,777 miroad distance
100 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,450–$22,9902-bedroom estimate

Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Paterson, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 5,777 miles (4,896 straight-line)
Drive time: 100 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,164 (1,282 interstate)

Reverse: Paterson → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Paterson is a cross-country move of roughly 5,777 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to New Jersey.

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 $15,450 to $22,990 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 100 hours (12 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 2,164 around Paterson (1,282 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 Paterson.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Paterson about 161,793. Paterson is the denser city (19,016 people per square mile versus 1,962 in Kahului), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey 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 Paterson

Full-service estimate for 5,777 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,180	$7,540	$9,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,270	$11,310	$13,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,450	$18,840	$22,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,720	$30,150	$36,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$34,000	$41,460	$50,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,890–$11,130

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

Portable container

$6,180–$9,080

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

Full-service mover

$15,450–$22,990

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Kahului, HI → Paterson, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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

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 Paterson (destination)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003565
MC: 825910
Based in: Bronx, NY 10454 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1466567
MC: 558123
Based in: Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 215 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (855) 854-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 288155
MC: 186214
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT: 4498428
MC: 1779258
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2121392
MC: 739314
Based in: Kearny, NJ 07032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 674147
MC: 434921
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC

USDOT: 4307255
Based in: Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (207) 691-5114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 912877
MC: 472409
Based in: Port Newark, NJ 07114 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

Related routes

Other destinations from Kahului

Other origins to Paterson

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,180 to $9,200 for a studio, $9,270 to $13,790 for a one-bedroom, $15,450 to $22,990 for a two-bedroom, $24,720 to $36,780 for a three-bedroom and $34,000 to $50,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Paterson from Kahului?

About 5,777 road miles (4,896 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 100 hours (12 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 New Jersey 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 Paterson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,890 to $11,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,180 to $9,080. 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–Paterson corridor.