Portland, ME → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move
About 6,021 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,080–$22,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 167 in Honolulu.
Moving from Portland to Honolulu is a cross-country move of roughly 6,021 road miles, heading west from Maine to Hawaii.
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 $15,080 to $22,440 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 104 hours (12 driving days).
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 167 around Honolulu (37 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 Honolulu.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 3,176 in Portland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $6,030 | $7,360 | $8,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,050 | $11,030 | $13,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $15,080 | $18,390 | $22,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $24,130 | $29,420 | $35,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $33,170 | $40,460 | $49,360 |
$8,290–$11,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,390–$9,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$15,080–$22,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Honolulu, HI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC
Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC
Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,030 to $8,970 for a studio, $9,050 to $13,460 for a one-bedroom, $15,080 to $22,440 for a two-bedroom, $24,130 to $35,900 for a three-bedroom and $33,170 to $49,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 6,021 road miles (5,103 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 104 hours (12 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Maine into Hawaii 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $8,290 to $11,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,390 to $9,400. 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.
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 Portland–Honolulu corridor.