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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.3 mi
00h 33m
Flight
9.6 mi
15.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.6 mi
Kilometers
15.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.3 mi
Kilometers
34.28 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honolulu
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 PM HST
Return by in ‘Ewa Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave ‘Ewa Beach
2026-04-16T13:49
Arrive Honolulu
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM HST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in ‘Ewa Beach
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waimalu
HI

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

From ‘Ewa Beach
10 mi
00h 16m
To Honolulu
11.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 to 17 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 10 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Road

    1513 ft · 57 sec · North Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Weaver Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Fort Weaver Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward HI 7101: Waipahu

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farrington Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Farrington Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H1 East: Honolulu

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

    1395 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Waimalu, Pearlridge

    972 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Moanalua Road

    1053 ft · 25 sec · Moanalua Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street

    1340 ft · 29 sec · Kaahumanu Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    550 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Olomea Street

    858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pali Highway

    1117 ft · 19 sec · Pali Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Likelike Street

    94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    91 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Ewa Beach 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I H201 East
6.13 mi · 29%
Fort Weaver Road
4.45 mi · 21%
Farrington Highway
2.45 mi · 12%
Kamehameha Highway
1.37 mi · 6%
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
1.2 mi · 6%
North Vineyard Boulevard
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waimalu
00h 16m from ‘Ewa Beach
Leave By
7:24 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

‘Ewa Beach

#1 ‘Ewa Beach

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

Population14,955
Coordinates21.3155600, -158.0072200
Altitude3
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: North Road (-158.007155, 21.315507)
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.43
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between ‘Ewa Beach and Honolulu. The current time is 13:49:29.

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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.