Moving from Hawaii to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and New York City it is about 5,783 miles and 12 days on the road (about 105 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,463 to 5,793 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.
- ~5,783 miHonolulu → New York City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $26,024+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 2,299 people moved from Hawaii to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,352), and about 1,595 went the other way. Between Honolulu and New York City it is about 5,783 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $26,024 – $34,698 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,299 people a year (±1,352), against about 1,595 (±700) from New York to Hawaii, so New York gains about 704 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 23rd-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Jefferson County | 319 ±212 |
| Honolulu County | New York County | 278 ±153 |
| Honolulu County | Erie County | 153 ±134 |
| Honolulu County | Kings County | 96 ±89 |
| Honolulu County | Clinton County | 80 ±92* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Honolulu to New York City, 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 York.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to New York
At about 5,783 miles, full-service movers should land around $26,024 – $34,698 for a two-bedroom home and $29,927 – $39,903 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $18,737 – $24,983; a freight trailer is $12,491 – $16,655.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,518 – $26,024 | $14,053 – $18,737 | $9,368 – $12,491 |
| 1 bedroom | $23,421 – $31,228 | $16,863 – $22,484 | $11,242 – $14,990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $26,024 – $34,698 | $18,737 – $24,983 | $12,491 – $16,655 |
| 3 bedrooms | $29,927 – $39,903 | $21,547 – $28,730 | $14,365 – $19,153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $33,831 – $45,107 | $24,358 – $32,477 | $16,239 – $21,652 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $39,035 – $52,047 | $28,105 – $37,474 | $18,737 – $24,983 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,783 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 York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Buffalo | ~5,463 mi | 7–14 days | $24,584 – $32,778 | $28,271 – $37,695 |
| Honolulu to Rochester | ~5,532 mi | 7–14 days | $24,894 – $33,192 | $28,628 – $38,171 |
| Honolulu to Syracuse | ~5,619 mi | 7–14 days | $25,286 – $33,714 | $29,078 – $38,771 |
| Honolulu to Utica | ~5,671 mi | 7–14 days | $25,520 – $34,026 | $29,347 – $39,130 |
| Honolulu to Schenectady | ~5,750 mi | 7–14 days | $25,875 – $34,500 | $29,756 – $39,675 |
| Honolulu to Albany | ~5,764 mi | 7–14 days | $25,938 – $34,584 | $29,829 – $39,772 |
| Honolulu to New York City | ~5,783 mi | 7–14 days | $26,024 – $34,698 | $29,927 – $39,903 |
| Honolulu to Yonkers | ~5,785 mi | 7–14 days | $26,033 – $34,710 | $29,937 – $39,916 |
| Honolulu to Mount Vernon | ~5,789 mi | 7–14 days | $26,051 – $34,734 | $29,958 – $39,944 |
| Honolulu to New Rochelle | ~5,793 mi | 7–14 days | $26,069 – $34,758 | $29,979 – $39,972 |
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 York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and New York City, the distance is about 5,783 miles. From our model that is $26,024 – $34,698 for a two-bedroom home and $29,927 – $39,903 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $18,737 – $24,983 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,491 – $16,655. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Hawaii and New York, distances run from 5,463 to 5,793 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to New York take?
Honolulu to New York City 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 York?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into New York 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 York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,491 – $16,655 for a two-bedroom home over 5,783 miles against $26,024 – $34,698 with full-service movers. A container, about $18,737 – $24,983, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,299 people (±1,352) moved from Hawaii to New York that year, against about 1,595 (±700) from New York to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 23rd-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.