Waterbury, CT → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Waterbury to Hilo

About 5,811 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,330–$22,810, delivery in 7–14 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 19 in Hilo.

5,811 miroad distance
100 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,330–$22,8102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Waterbury, Connecticut
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,811 miles (4,925 straight-line)
Drive time: 100 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Waterbury

Moving from Waterbury to Hilo is a cross-country move of roughly 5,811 road miles, heading west from Connecticut 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 $15,330 to $22,810 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 Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 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.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Hilo about 45,000. Waterbury is considerably denser (4,014 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 Connecticut, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 5,811 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,130	$7,480	$9,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,200	$11,220	$13,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,330	$18,690	$22,810
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,530	$29,910	$36,490
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,720	$41,120	$50,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,920–$11,180

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

Portable container

$6,210–$9,130

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

Full-service mover

$15,330–$22,810

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 57911
MC: 179376
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3408453
MC: 1100215
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT: 175772
MC: 153461
Based in: Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4245583
MC: 1644874
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3285714
MC: 1039635
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27842
MC: 140204
Based in: Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1539801
MC: 847413
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 978755
MC: 506916
Based in: Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

Near Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waterbury to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,130 to $9,120 for a studio, $9,200 to $13,680 for a one-bedroom, $15,330 to $22,810 for a two-bedroom, $24,530 to $36,490 for a three-bedroom and $33,720 to $50,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Waterbury?

About 5,811 road miles (4,925 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 Connecticut 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Waterbury to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,920 to $11,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,210 to $9,130. 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 Waterbury–Hilo corridor.