How far is Captain Cook, HI from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI?

The driving distance from Captain Cook, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
100.87 mi
02h 11m
Flight
62.12 mi
99.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.87 mi
Kilometers
162.33 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Tue, May 12, 1:57 PM HST
Return by in Captain Cook
Tue, May 12, 4:09 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Captain Cook
2026-05-12T11:45
Arrive Hawaiian Paradise Park
Tue, May 12, 1:57 PM HST
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM HST

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

Leave by
2:06 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Captain Cook
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
Waikoloa
HI

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Captain Cook
50.2 mi
01h 05m
To Hawaiian Paradise Park
50.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM HST
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM HST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Captain Cook and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Captain Cook and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    788 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Kuakini Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Kuakini Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    2000 ft · 60 sec · Henry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Palani Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Palani Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mamalahoa Highway

    21.3 mi · 32 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Daniel K. Inouye Highway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr · Daniel K. Inouye Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Puainako Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Puainako Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Komohana Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Komohana Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Puainako Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Puainako Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kanoelehua Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mamalahoa Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 13th Avenue

    1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 13th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Captain Cook and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 45%
Mamalahoa Highway
27.5 mi · 27%
Kuakini Highway
5.45 mi · 5%
Puainako Street
4.41 mi · 4%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Palani Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Turn straight onto Daniel K. Inouye Highway

45.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waikoloa
01h 05m from Captain Cook
Leave By
2:06 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Captain Cook and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Captain Cook to Hawaiian Paradise Park?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Waikoloa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Captain Cook and 50.6 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Captain Cook and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Captain Cook and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Straight-line distance: 62.12 mi (99.98 km).

Captain Cook

#1 Captain Cook

Human settlement in South Kona, Hawaii, United States of America

Population3,429
Coordinates19.4969400, -155.9216700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Hawaiian Paradise Park

#2 Hawaiian Paradise Park

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,404
Coordinates19.5933300, -154.9730600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-155.921085, 19.496797)
End: 13th Avenue (-154.972954, 19.593446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.00 $38.01
Premium $5.57 $19.81 $39.63
Diesel $6.37 $22.66 $45.33

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Captain Cook and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The current time is 11:45:17.

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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.