How far is Hawaiian Beaches, HI from Kalaoa, HI?

The driving distance from Hawaiian Beaches, HI to Kalaoa, HI is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.5 mi
01h 52m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.5 mi
Kilometers
145.64 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalaoa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM HST
Return by in Hawaiian Beaches
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Beaches
2026-04-19T04:18
Arrive Kalaoa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM HST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM HST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Beaches
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
Volcano
HI

Census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

From Hawaiian Beaches
45.2 mi
00h 56m
To Kalaoa
45.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Beaches and Kalaoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Beaches and Kalaoa.

  1. 1

    Start on Kaku Street

    661 ft · 1 min · Kaku Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Kahala Street

    1527 ft · 1 min · Kahala Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kahakai Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kahakai Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Kahakai Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kahakai Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pāhoa Bypass Road

    1188 ft · 20 sec · Pāhoa Bypass Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kanoelehua Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kanoelehua Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Puainako Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Puainako Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Komohana Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Komohana Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Puainako Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Puainako Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr · Daniel K. Inouye Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mahilani Drive

    1115 ft · 49 sec · Mahilani Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mahilani Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawaiian Beaches and Kalaoa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 50%
Mamalahoa Highway
21.6 mi · 24%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
8.48 mi · 9%
Puainako Street
6.05 mi · 7%
Kahakai Boulevard
3.94 mi · 4%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Continue on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

45.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Volcano
00h 56m from Hawaiian Beaches
Leave By
2:44 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawaiian Beaches and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kalaoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Beaches to Kalaoa?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Volcano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Hawaiian Beaches and 45.3 miles from Kalaoa.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:44 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hawaiian Beaches and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kalaoa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Beaches and Kalaoa. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.51 km).

Hawaiian Beaches

#1 Hawaiian Beaches

Place in Hawaii

Population4,280
Coordinates19.5430600, -154.9158300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Kalaoa

#2 Kalaoa

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population9,644
Coordinates19.7286100, -155.9816700
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-154.916188, 19.542226)
End: Mahilani Drive (-155.981618, 19.728248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.59
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.79 $31.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.03 $34.06
Premium $5.57 $17.76 $35.51
Diesel $6.37 $20.31 $40.62

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 Hawaiian Beaches and Kalaoa. The current time is 04:18:12.

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.