How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Punalu‘u, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Punalu‘u, HI is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Punalu‘u.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Punalu‘u.
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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 · 36 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 19 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
1301 ft · 36 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moanalua Freeway
896 ft · 15 sec · Moanalua Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
1976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
8.2 mi · 12 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
2775 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Likelike Highway
2611 ft · 50 sec · Likelike Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kahekili Highway
2756 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
11.2 mi · 24 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kamehameha Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Punalu‘u.
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.
Kamehameha Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 24m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Punalu‘u.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Punalu‘u?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
He‘eia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hālawa Heights and 13.4 miles from Punalu‘u.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:42 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Punalu‘u.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Punalu‘u. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Punalu‘u
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,164 |
| Coordinates | 21.5704500, -157.8755700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punalu‘u (-157.87557, 21.57045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
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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