How far is ‘Aiea, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from ‘Aiea, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Aiea and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Aiea and Honolulu.
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Start on the route
103 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Moanalua Road
680 ft · 22 sec · Moanalua Road
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Turn left onto Honomanu Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Honomanu Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
773 ft · 22 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
550 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Olomea Street
858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street
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Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 21 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Aiea and Honolulu.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I H201 East
Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
5.06 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving ‘Aiea and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from ‘Aiea to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hālawa Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from ‘Aiea and 4.4 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around ‘Aiea and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between ‘Aiea and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.44 km).
#1 ‘Aiea
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 9,019 |
| Coordinates | 21.3822200, -157.9336100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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