How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Paia, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Paia, HI is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Road
131 mi
02h 43m · estimated
Flight
104.8 mi
168.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.8 mi
Kilometers
168.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
131 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
210.83 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paia
Sat, May 30, 2:12 PM HST
Return by in Hālawa Heights
Sat, May 30, 4:55 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hālawa Heights
2026-05-30T11:28
Arrive Paia
Sat, May 30, 2:12 PM HST
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hālawa Heights
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kualapu‘u
HI

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

From Hālawa Heights
52.4 mi
01h 21m
To Paia
78.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM HST
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM HST
Wind
13 mph E

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kualapu‘u
01h 21m from Hālawa Heights
Leave By
1:04 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hālawa Heights and Partly Cloudy near Paia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Paia?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Kualapu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Hālawa Heights and 78.6 miles from Paia.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:04 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Partly Cloudy near Paia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Paia. Straight-line distance: 104.8 mi (168.66 km).

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#1 Hālawa Heights

Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States

Population13,408
Coordinates21.3784800, -157.9138800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Paia

#2 Paia

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population2,668
Coordinates20.9033300, -156.3694400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Hālawa Heights (-157.91388, 21.37848)
End: Paia (-156.36944, 20.90333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.87 $45.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $5.57 $25.71 $51.43
Diesel $6.37 $29.41 $58.82

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hālawa Heights and Paia. The current time is 11:28:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.