How far is ‘Ewa Beach, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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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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Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Ewa Beach and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ewa Beach and Honolulu.
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Start on North Road
1513 ft · 57 sec · North Road
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Turn right onto Fort Weaver Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Fort Weaver Road
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 7101: Waipahu
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Farrington Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Farrington Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H1 East: Honolulu
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
1395 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Waimalu, Pearlridge
972 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
1053 ft · 25 sec · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
1340 ft · 29 sec · Kaahumanu Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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 · 19 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 ‘Ewa Beach 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.
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving ‘Ewa Beach and Mostly Cloudy 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 ‘Ewa Beach to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Waimalu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from ‘Ewa Beach and 11.3 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:24 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around ‘Ewa Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between ‘Ewa Beach and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).
#1 ‘Ewa Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 14,955 |
| Coordinates | 21.3155600, -158.0072200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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