How far is Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI from Fern Acres, HI?

The driving distance from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Fern Acres, HI is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.46 mi
00h 36m
Flight
8.95 mi
14.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.95 mi
Kilometers
14.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.46 mi
Kilometers
28.1 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM HST
Return by in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Paradise Park
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Fern Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Paradise Park
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Kurtistown
HI

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Hawaiian Paradise Park
8.8 mi
00h 18m
To Fern Acres
8.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Fern Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Fern Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Avenue

    1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    2066 ft · 34 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Keaau-Pahoa Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Keaau-Pahoa Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway

    2618 ft · 59 sec · Mamalahoa Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Volcano Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Volcano Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Kulani Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Kulani Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Puhala Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Puhala Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hibiscus Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Hibiscus Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hibiscus Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Fern Acres.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Volcano Road
5.75 mi · 33%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 18%
Kaloli Drive
2.36 mi · 14%
Hibiscus Street
2.01 mi · 12%
Keaau-Pahoa Road
1.2 mi · 7%
South Kulani Road
0.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Volcano Road

Continue on Volcano Road

5.75 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kurtistown
00h 18m from Hawaiian Paradise Park
Leave By
7:16 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawaiian Paradise Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fern Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park to Fern Acres?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Kurtistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park and 8.7 miles from Fern Acres.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:16 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hawaiian Paradise Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fern Acres.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Fern Acres. Straight-line distance: 8.95 mi (14.41 km).

Hawaiian Paradise Park

#1 Hawaiian Paradise Park

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,404
Coordinates19.5933300, -154.9730600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Fern Acres

#2 Fern Acres

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population1,504
Coordinates19.5122200, -155.0802800
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawaiian Paradise Park (-154.97306, 19.59333)
End: Fern Acres (-155.08028, 19.51222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $5.57 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $6.37 $3.95 $7.89

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 Paradise Park and Fern Acres. The current time is 06:57:48.

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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.