York, PA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from York to Hilo

About 5,607 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $14,200–$21,120, delivery in 7–14 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 19 in Hilo.

5,607 miroad distance
97 hours (11 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$14,200–$21,1202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: York, Pennsylvania
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,607 miles (4,752 straight-line)
Drive time: 97 hours (11 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → York

Moving from York to Hilo is a cross-country move of roughly 5,607 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania 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 $14,200 to $21,120 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 97 hours (11 driving days).

On the York side there are 163 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Hilo about 45,000. York is considerably denser (8,466 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 Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from York to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 5,607 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,680	$6,930	$8,450
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$8,520	$10,390	$12,670
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$14,200	$17,310	$21,120
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$22,720	$27,700	$33,800
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$31,240	$38,090	$46,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,710–$10,890

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

Portable container

$6,020–$8,860

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

Full-service mover

$14,200–$21,120

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 York (origin)

A & S Services Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1880751
MC: 164166
Based in: York, PA 17404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 405 trucks, 406 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (717) 792-3632 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honey Locust Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 605126
MC: 292032
Based in: East Berlin, PA 17316 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Route Verify on FMCSA

Granite Transportation Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 898834
MC: 390693
Based in: York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (717) 848-5015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parker And Molina Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3262344
MC: 1028602
Based in: York Haven, PA 17345 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (717) 487-9023 Route Verify on FMCSA

York Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 926495
MC: 399523
Based in: York, PA 17406 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (717) 318-9883 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Diaz Expressway LLC

USDOT: 2432631
MC: 838722
Based in: Dover, PA 17315 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (717) 650-1391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Lion Furniture Mfg LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3607050
MC: 1585577
Based in: Red Lion, PA 17356 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (215) 825-5754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eckert Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 10712
MC: 70267
Based in: York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 843-0995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 163 movers in York

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 York to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,680 to $8,450 for a studio, $8,520 to $12,670 for a one-bedroom, $14,200 to $21,120 for a two-bedroom, $22,720 to $33,800 for a three-bedroom and $31,240 to $46,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from York?

About 5,607 road miles (4,752 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 97 hours (11 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 Pennsylvania 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 York to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,710 to $10,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,020 to $8,860. 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 York–Hilo corridor.