Moving from Massachusetts to Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Honolulu it is about 5,925 miles and 12 days on the road (about 108 hours of driving); the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,841 to 5,925 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.
- ~5,925 miBoston → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $26,663+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 386 people moved from Massachusetts to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±322), and about 497 went the other way. Between Boston and Honolulu it is about 5,925 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $26,663 – $35,550 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 386 people a year (±322), against about 497 (±485) from Hawaii to Massachusetts, so Hawaii loses about 111 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 27th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Hawaii; Hawaii took in about 53,093 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Dukes County | Honolulu County | 69 ±104* |
| Barnstable County | Honolulu County | 69 ±93* |
| Essex County | Honolulu County | 66 ±78* |
| Middlesex County | Kauai County | 56 ±89* |
| Middlesex County | Honolulu County | 52 ±38 |
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.
Boston to Honolulu, 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 Massachusetts and Hawaii.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Hawaii
At about 5,925 miles, full-service movers should land around $26,663 – $35,550 for a two-bedroom home and $30,662 – $40,882 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $19,197 – $25,596; a freight trailer is $12,798 – $17,064.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,997 – $26,663 | $14,398 – $19,197 | $9,599 – $12,798 |
| 1 bedroom | $23,996 – $31,995 | $17,277 – $23,036 | $11,518 – $15,358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $26,663 – $35,550 | $19,197 – $25,596 | $12,798 – $17,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $30,662 – $40,882 | $22,077 – $29,435 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| 4 bedrooms | $34,661 – $46,215 | $24,956 – $33,275 | $16,637 – $22,183 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $39,994 – $53,325 | $28,796 – $38,394 | $19,197 – $25,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,925 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 Massachusetts to Hawaii
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Honolulu | ~5,841 mi | 7–14 days | $26,285 – $35,046 | $30,227 – $40,303 |
| Worcester to Honolulu | ~5,884 mi | 7–14 days | $26,478 – $35,304 | $30,450 – $40,600 |
| Boston to Honolulu | ~5,925 mi | 7–14 days | $26,663 – $35,550 | $30,662 – $40,882 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Hawaii end, 38 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Hawaii, moving costs in Hawaii, or the reverse trip, Hawaii to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Honolulu, the distance is about 5,925 miles. From our model that is $26,663 – $35,550 for a two-bedroom home and $30,662 – $40,882 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $19,197 – $25,596 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,798 – $17,064. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Hawaii, distances run from 5,841 to 5,925 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Hawaii take?
Boston to Honolulu is 12 days on the road (about 108 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 Massachusetts to Hawaii?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home over 5,925 miles against $26,663 – $35,550 with full-service movers. A container, about $19,197 – $25,596, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 386 people (±322) moved from Massachusetts to Hawaii that year, against about 497 (±485) from Hawaii to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 27th-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.