Providence, RI → Kahului, HI · Cross-country move
About 5,926 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,290–$22,750, delivery in 7–14 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 45 in Kahului.
Kahului sits about 5,926 miles west of Providence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island to Hawaii 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 $15,290 to $22,750 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 102 hours (12 driving days).
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 of them authorized for interstate work), and 45 around Kahului (9 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 Kahului.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Kahului about 29,000. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 people per square mile versus 1,962), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Rhode Island, 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 | $6,120 | $7,460 | $9,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,170 | $11,190 | $13,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $15,290 | $18,650 | $22,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $24,470 | $29,840 | $36,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $33,640 | $41,020 | $50,050 |
$8,190–$11,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,310–$9,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$15,290–$22,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Providence, RI → Kahului, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,120 to $9,100 for a studio, $9,170 to $13,650 for a one-bedroom, $15,290 to $22,750 for a two-bedroom, $24,470 to $36,400 for a three-bedroom and $33,640 to $50,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 5,926 road miles (5,022 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 102 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 Rhode Island 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 $8,190 to $11,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,310 to $9,280. 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 Providence–Kahului corridor.