How far is East Honolulu, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from East Honolulu, HI to Waianae, HI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Honolulu and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Honolulu and Waianae.
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Start on Keokea Place
138 m · 25 sec · Keokea Place
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Turn left onto Kawaihae Street
1504 ft · 46 sec · Kawaihae Street
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Turn right onto Kalaniana’ole Highway
4 mi · 9 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Lunalilo Freeway
151 m · 9 sec · Lunalilo Freeway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Honolulu and Waianae.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Honolulu and Sunny near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Honolulu to Waianae?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from East Honolulu and 19.4 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:32 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Honolulu and Sunny near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Honolulu and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).
#1 East Honolulu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 49,914 |
| Coordinates | 21.2890600, -157.7173400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
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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