How far is East Honolulu, HI from Honolulu, HI?

The driving distance from East Honolulu, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.61 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.16 mi
14.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.16 mi
Kilometers
14.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.61 mi
Kilometers
17.07 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM HST
Return by in East Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Honolulu
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Honolulu
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Waimanalo
HI

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

From East Honolulu
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Honolulu
5.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
8 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Honolulu and Honolulu.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Honolulu and Honolulu.

  1. 1

    Start on Keokea Place

    138 m · 25 sec · Keokea Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kawaihae Street

    1504 ft · 46 sec · Kawaihae Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kalaniana’ole Highway

    4 mi · 9 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 West: Vineyard Boulevard

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on South Vineyard Boulevard

    2466 ft · 1 min · South Vineyard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pali Highway

    1249 ft · 35 sec · Pali Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Likelike Street

    94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    91 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Honolulu and Honolulu.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kalaniana’ole Highway
8.93 mi · 84%
South Vineyard Boulevard
0.47 mi · 4%
HI 98 West
0.3 mi · 3%
South King Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Kawaihae Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Pali Highway
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kalaniana’ole Highway

Continue straight

4.93 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waimanalo
00h 10m from East Honolulu
Leave By
7:50 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Honolulu and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Honolulu to Honolulu?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Waimanalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from East Honolulu and 5.1 miles from Honolulu.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:50 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Honolulu and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Honolulu and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).

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#1 East Honolulu

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

Population49,914
Coordinates21.2890600, -157.7173400
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Honolulu

#2 Honolulu

The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Population371,657
Coordinates21.3069400, -157.8583300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Keokea Place (-157.717181, 21.289498)
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.03 $4.06
Premium $5.57 $2.12 $4.23
Diesel $6.37 $2.42 $4.84

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 East Honolulu and Honolulu. The current time is 03:00:41.

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.