Moving from Hawaii to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Newark it is about 5,773 miles and 12 days on the road (about 105 hours of driving); the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,769 to 5,780 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~5,773 miHonolulu → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $25,979+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
Between Honolulu and Newark it is about 5,773 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $25,979 – $34,638 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Honolulu to Newark, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Hawaii and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to New Jersey
At about 5,773 miles, full-service movers should land around $25,979 – $34,638 for a two-bedroom home and $29,875 – $39,834 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $18,705 – $24,939; a freight trailer is $12,470 – $16,626.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,484 – $25,979 | $14,028 – $18,705 | $9,352 – $12,470 |
| 1 bedroom | $23,381 – $31,174 | $16,834 – $22,445 | $11,223 – $14,964 |
| 2 bedrooms | $25,979 – $34,638 | $18,705 – $24,939 | $12,470 – $16,626 |
| 3 bedrooms | $29,875 – $39,834 | $21,510 – $28,680 | $14,340 – $19,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $33,772 – $45,029 | $24,316 – $32,421 | $16,211 – $21,614 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $38,968 – $51,957 | $28,057 – $37,409 | $18,705 – $24,939 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,773 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Hawaii to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Paterson | ~5,769 mi | 7–14 days | $25,961 – $34,614 | $29,855 – $39,806 |
| Honolulu to Newark | ~5,773 mi | 7–14 days | $25,979 – $34,638 | $29,875 – $39,834 |
| Honolulu to Jersey City | ~5,780 mi | 7–14 days | $26,010 – $34,680 | $29,911 – $39,882 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Hawaii
9 of the 11 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 233 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 160 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 230 driver inspections (3.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Transfer LLCHonolulu, HI · USDOT 189377 | 103 | 17 of 78 | 0 of 103 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCKapolei, HI · USDOT 2080640 | 48 | 2 of 33 | 0 of 48 |
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingHonolulu, HI · USDOT 227698 | 41 | 6 of 30 | 0 of 39 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 105272 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 1 of 18 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 65377 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyHonolulu, HI · USDOT 3786678 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
38 listed household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii, 11 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Hawaii directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Hawaii. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Hawaii
Hawaii to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Newark, the distance is about 5,773 miles. From our model that is $25,979 – $34,638 for a two-bedroom home and $29,875 – $39,834 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $18,705 – $24,939 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,470 – $16,626. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Hawaii and New Jersey, distances run from 5,769 to 5,780 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to New Jersey take?
Honolulu to Newark is 12 days on the road (about 105 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Hawaii to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 38 listed movers based in Hawaii, 11 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Hawaii.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hawaii to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,470 – $16,626 for a two-bedroom home over 5,773 miles against $25,979 – $34,638 with full-service movers. A container, about $18,705 – $24,939, splits the difference and gives you days to load.