How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Waialua, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Waialua, HI is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Waialua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Waialua.
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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
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 right to continue on Milliani, Wahiawa
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Wilikina Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wilikina Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilikina Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wilikina Drive
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Turn straight onto Kaukonahua Road
4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Farrington Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farrington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farrington Highway
52 m · 6 sec · Farrington Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Farrington Highway
2459 ft · 52 sec · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Puuiki Street
2154 ft · 2 min · Puuiki Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
868 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
594 ft · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Waialua.
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.
Milliani
Keep slight right to continue on Milliani, Wahiawa
8.44 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hālawa Heights and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Waialua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Waialua?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Waipi‘o Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Hālawa Heights and 11.7 miles from Waialua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:08 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Waialua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Waialua. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waialua
Community in the Waialua District, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 3,860 |
| Coordinates | 21.5768800, -158.1315400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waialua (-158.13154, 21.57688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
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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