How far is ‘Ewa Beach, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Waianae, HI is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
21.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.25 mi
22.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 PM HST
Return by in ‘Ewa Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 3:07 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave ‘Ewa Beach
2026-04-16T13:50
Arrive Waianae
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM HST

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Makakilo City
HI

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

From ‘Ewa Beach
8.8 mi
00h 19m
To Waianae
12.9 mi
00h 19m

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
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Thursday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Ewa Beach and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ewa Beach and Waianae.

  1. 1

    Start on North Road

    1513 ft · 57 sec · North Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Weaver Road

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Fort Weaver Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Geiger Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Geiger Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Avenue

    2052 ft · 57 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Avenue

    2323 ft · 46 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Fort Barrette Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kapolei Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kalaeloa Boulevard

    1988 ft · 48 sec · Kalaeloa Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward HI 93 West: Waianae

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Ewa Beach and Waianae.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 47%
Geiger Road
1.7 mi · 8%
Fort Weaver Road
1.69 mi · 8%
Kapolei Parkway
1.18 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Avenue
0.83 mi · 4%
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Continue on Farrington Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Makakilo City
00h 19m from ‘Ewa Beach
Leave By
7:14 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving ‘Ewa Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from ‘Ewa Beach to Waianae?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from ‘Ewa Beach and 12.9 miles from Waianae.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:14 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between ‘Ewa Beach and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 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
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#2 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Road (-158.007155, 21.315507)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.11 $8.22
Premium $5.57 $4.29 $8.57
Diesel $6.37 $4.90 $9.80

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 Waianae. The current time is 13:50:30.

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.