How far is Hālawa, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa, HI to Waianae, HI is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa and Waianae.
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Start on Aliipoe Drive
1212 ft · 37 sec · Aliipoe Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ulune Street
120 m · 17 sec · Ulune Street
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Turn left onto Kaimakani Street
1498 ft · 45 sec · Kaimakani Street
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Turn right onto Moanalua Road
780 ft · 21 sec · Moanalua Road
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Turn left onto Uahi Street
685 ft · 36 sec · Uahi Street
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Turn left onto Laulima Street
71 m · 13 sec · Laulima Street
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Kamehameha Highway
2391 ft · 48 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I H1 West, I H2 North: Waianae, Mililani, Wahiawa
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I H1 West: Waianae
2035 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa and Waianae.
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.
Farrington Highway
Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa to Waianae?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Hālawa and 13.2 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hālawa and Sunny near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 17.45 mi (28.08 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 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
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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