How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Waimalu, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Waimalu, HI is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Waimalu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Waimalu.
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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
110 m · 17 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Turn sharp right onto Halawa Heights Road
665 ft · 20 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Turn right onto Ulune Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ulune Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aiea Heights Drive
925 ft · 28 sec · Aiea Heights Drive
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Turn right onto Moanalua Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Kaahele Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Kaahele Street
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Turn left onto Komo Mai Drive
1353 ft · 41 sec · Komo Mai Drive
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Turn right onto Nahele Street
1174 ft · 34 sec · Nahele Street
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Turn right onto Oliwa Street
63 m · 14 sec · Oliwa Street
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Turn left onto Ulu Street
79 m · 14 sec · Ulu Street
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Turn right onto Halakea Street
973 ft · 43 sec · Halakea Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halakea Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Waimalu.
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.
Moanalua Road
Turn right onto Moanalua Road
1.52 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hālawa Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Waimalu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Waimalu?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
‘Aiea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Hālawa Heights and 2.2 miles from Waimalu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:06 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hālawa Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Waimalu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Waimalu. Straight-line distance: 2.62 mi (4.22 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waimalu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 13,730 |
| Coordinates | 21.4047200, -157.9433300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waimalu (-157.94333, 21.40472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
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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