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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Kamehameha Highway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weed Circle
78 m · 9 sec · Kaukonahua Road
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Exit the rotary onto Kaukonahua Road
1 mi · 2 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Kaukonahua Road
4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Wilikina Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wilikina Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Kunia Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · Kunia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H1 West: Makakilo, Kapolei, Waianae
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 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 Hale‘iwa 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 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.
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).
#1 Hale‘iwa
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 3,970 |
| Coordinates | 21.5928400, -158.1033900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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