Quincy, MA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move
About 5,922 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $16,050–$23,890, delivery in 7–14 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 19 in Hilo.
The route from Quincy, MA to Hilo, HI covers roughly 5,922 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $16,050 to $23,890 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 Quincy side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Hilo about 45,000. Quincy is considerably denser (6,123 people per square mile versus 824), 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 Massachusetts, 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 | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $9,630 | $11,750 | $14,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $16,050 | $19,580 | $23,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $25,690 | $31,320 | $38,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $35,320 | $43,070 | $52,550 |
$8,190–$11,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$6,310–$9,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$16,050–$23,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Quincy, MA → Hilo, 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 $6,420 to $9,550 for a studio, $9,630 to $14,330 for a one-bedroom, $16,050 to $23,890 for a two-bedroom, $25,690 to $38,220 for a three-bedroom and $35,320 to $52,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 5,922 road miles (5,018 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 Massachusetts 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 $9,270. 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 Quincy–Hilo corridor.