How far is Hale‘iwa, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from Hale‘iwa, HI to Waianae, HI is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.39 mi
00h 58m
Flight
11.94 mi
19.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.39 mi
Kilometers
53.74 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM HST
Return by in Hale‘iwa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hale‘iwa
2026-04-19T05:35
Arrive Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hale‘iwa
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Village Park
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

From Hale‘iwa
16.7 mi
00h 29m
To Waianae
16.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hale‘iwa and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hale‘iwa and Waianae.

  1. 1

    Start on Kamehameha Highway

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weed Circle

    78 m · 9 sec · Kaukonahua Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Kaukonahua Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Kaukonahua Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kaukonahua Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilikina Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Wilikina Drive

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Kunia Road

    7.9 mi · 15 min · Kunia Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H1 West: Makakilo, Kapolei, Waianae

    2893 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hale‘iwa and Waianae.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 31%
Kunia Road
7.93 mi · 24%
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
5.13 mi · 15%
Kaukonahua Road
5.07 mi · 15%
Wilikina Drive
3.14 mi · 9%
Kamehameha Highway
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Village Park
00h 29m from Hale‘iwa
Leave By
4:34 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hale‘iwa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hale‘iwa to Waianae?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Village Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hale‘iwa and 16.7 miles from Waianae.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hale‘iwa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hale‘iwa and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 km).

Hale‘iwa

#1 Hale‘iwa

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population3,970
Coordinates21.5928400, -158.1033900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Kamehameha Highway (-158.103417, 21.592832)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $5.57 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $6.37 $7.51 $15.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hale‘iwa and Waianae. The current time is 05:35:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.