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

Movers from Kahului to Princeton

About 5,756 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,410–$22,930, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 149 in Princeton.

5,756 miroad distance
99 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,410–$22,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Princeton, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 5,756 miles (4,878 straight-line)
Drive time: 99 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 149 (111 interstate)

Reverse: Princeton → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Princeton is a cross-country move of roughly 5,756 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 $15,410 to $22,930 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 99 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 149 around Princeton (111 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 Princeton.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Princeton about 31,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 1,710 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Princeton

Full-service estimate for 5,756 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,160	$7,520	$9,170
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,250	$11,280	$13,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,410	$18,790	$22,930
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,660	$30,070	$36,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,910	$41,350	$50,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,860–$11,100

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

Portable container

$6,160–$9,050

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

Full-service mover

$15,410–$22,930

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 Princeton (destination)

Hermann Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company

USDOT: 17093
MC: 32775
Based in: Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 163 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (732) 297-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Transport Services Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 212340
MC: 149114
Based in: Dayton, NJ 08810 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (908) 527-7567 Route Verify on FMCSA

Everlast Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Everlast Transport INC

USDOT: 550019
MC: 993300
Based in: Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (732) 727-0634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glenway Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Glenway Edison Corporation

USDOT: 1696595
MC: 784444
Based in: Cranbury, NJ 08512 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (732) 593-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mg Express Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2521395
MC: 875334
Based in: East Windsor, NJ 08520 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (973) 873-5155 Route Verify on FMCSA

George'S Garage & Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 649697
MC: 935073
Based in: Cranbury, NJ 08512 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (609) 655-3334 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Santini Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A Santini Storage Company Of NJ INC

USDOT: 6045
MC: 53438
Based in: Dayton, NJ 08810 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (973) 228-7211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jersey Specialized Hauling INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986680
MC: 16953
Based in: Monroe, NJ 08831 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (917) 685-8268 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 149 movers in Princeton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,160 to $9,170 for a studio, $9,250 to $13,760 for a one-bedroom, $15,410 to $22,930 for a two-bedroom, $24,660 to $36,690 for a three-bedroom and $33,910 to $50,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Princeton from Kahului?

About 5,756 road miles (4,878 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 99 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 Princeton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,860 to $11,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,160 to $9,050. 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–Princeton corridor.