How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Mākaha, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Mākaha, HI is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Hālawa Heights and Mākaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Mākaha.
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Start on Hulumanu Street
116 m · 19 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 34 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 17 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 26 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Continue on Kahuapaani Street
792 ft · 24 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Turn left onto Ulune Street
126 m · 18 sec · Ulune Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I H-1 West: Pearl City
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 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
12.9 mi · 29 min · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Jade Street
1173 ft · 51 sec · Jade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Mākaha.
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.
Farrington Highway
Continue on Farrington Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hālawa Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mākaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Mākaha?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Hālawa Heights and 13.9 miles from Mākaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:48 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mākaha.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Mākaha. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mākaha
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 8,278 |
| Coordinates | 21.4662700, -158.2103700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mākaha (-158.21037, 21.46627)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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