How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Waimānalo Beach, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Waimānalo Beach, HI is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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 Waimānalo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Waimānalo Beach.
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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
10.2 mi · 15 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaneohe
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Kalanianaole Highway
760 ft · 22 sec · Kalanianaole Highway
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Continue on Kalaniana’ole Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Continue on Kalaniana’ole Highway
5.2 mi · 12 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Turn right onto Alaihi Street
101 m · 21 sec · Alaihi Street
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Turn right onto Oluolu Street
31 m · 4 sec · Oluolu Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oluolu Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Waimānalo Beach.
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.
John A. Burns Freeway
Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Waimānalo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Waimānalo Beach?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Kaneohe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Hālawa Heights and 9.9 miles from Waimānalo Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Waimānalo Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Waimānalo Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.1 mi (22.69 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waimānalo Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,481 |
| Coordinates | 21.3340700, -157.7000300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waimānalo Beach (-157.70003, 21.33407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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