How far is Hālawa, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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.
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa and Honolulu.
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Start on Aliipoe Drive
1212 ft · 41 sec · Aliipoe Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ulune Street
2481 ft · 1 min · Ulune Street
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Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
553 ft · 16 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
3.8 mi · 6 min · Moanalua Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
550 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Olomea Street
858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street
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Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 21 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 and Honolulu.
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 Freeway
Merge slight left onto Moanalua Freeway
3.79 mi · 00h 06m
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 Sunny leaving Hālawa and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Hālawa Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Hālawa and 4.1 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hālawa and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 6.46 mi (10.39 km).
#1 Hālawa
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 14,014 |
| Coordinates | 21.3794400, -157.9216700 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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