How far is ‘Āhuimanu, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from ‘Āhuimanu, HI to Waianae, HI is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.26 mi
00h 54m
Flight
22.37 mi
36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.37 mi
Kilometers
36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.96 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM HST
Return by in ‘Āhuimanu
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave ‘Āhuimanu
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in ‘Āhuimanu
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waipahu
HI

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

From ‘Āhuimanu
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Waianae
18.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Āhuimanu and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between ‘Āhuimanu and Waianae.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ahuimanu Road

    894 ft · 30 sec · Ahuimanu Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Ahuimanu Place

    1492 ft · 45 sec · Ahuimanu Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kahekili Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Kahekili Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Likelike Highway

    2189 ft · 43 sec · Likelike Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor

    1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · John A. Burns Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I H1 West: Pearl City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Āhuimanu and Waianae.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
13.3 mi · 36%
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 28%
John A. Burns Freeway
8.07 mi · 22%
Kahekili Highway
3.3 mi · 9%
I H1 West
0.74 mi · 2%
I H3 West
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Continue on Farrington Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waipahu
00h 27m from ‘Āhuimanu
Leave By
4:42 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving ‘Āhuimanu and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from ‘Āhuimanu to Waianae?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waipahu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from ‘Āhuimanu and 18.6 miles from Waianae.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around ‘Āhuimanu and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between ‘Āhuimanu and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 22.37 mi (36 km).

‘Āhuimanu

#1 ‘Āhuimanu

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population8,810
Coordinates21.4447200, -157.8377800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Poomau Street (-157.83799, 21.444534)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.05 $14.09
Premium $5.57 $7.35 $14.69
Diesel $6.37 $8.40 $16.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between ‘Āhuimanu and Waianae. The current time is 04:40:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.