How far is He‘eia, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?

The driving distance from He‘eia, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
11.82 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.25 mi
11.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.82 mi
Kilometers
19.03 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hālawa Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM HST
Return by in He‘eia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave He‘eia
2026-04-19T04:17
Arrive Hālawa Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM HST

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

Leave by
7:56 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in He‘eia
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
‘Āhuimanu
HI

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

From He‘eia
5.9 mi
00h 08m
To Hālawa Heights
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between He‘eia and Hālawa Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between He‘eia and Hālawa Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Kahekili Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Kahekili Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Likelike Highway

    2189 ft · 43 sec · Likelike Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor

    1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · John A. Burns Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea

    2362 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Ulune Street

    685 ft · 18 sec · Ulune Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street

    754 ft · 21 sec · Kahuapaani Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Halawa Heights Road

    934 ft · 30 sec · Halawa Heights Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Iwaiwa Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nahiolea Street

    724 ft · 39 sec · Nahiolea Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hulumanu Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Hulumanu Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hulumanu Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between He‘eia and Hālawa Heights.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John A. Burns Freeway
7.59 mi · 64%
Kahekili Highway
1.96 mi · 17%
I H3 West
0.62 mi · 5%
Stadium
0.45 mi · 4%
Likelike Highway
0.41 mi · 4%
Halawa Heights Road
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John A. Burns Freeway

Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

7.59 mi · 00h 11m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
‘Āhuimanu
00h 08m from He‘eia
Leave By
7:56 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving He‘eia and Mostly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from He‘eia to Hālawa Heights?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

‘Āhuimanu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from He‘eia and 6 miles from Hālawa Heights.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around He‘eia and Mostly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between He‘eia and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).

He‘eia

#1 He‘eia

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

Population4,963
Coordinates21.4305400, -157.8161100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hālawa Heights

Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States

Population13,408
Coordinates21.3784800, -157.9138800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Kahekili Highway (-157.820595, 21.428152)
End: Aumakiki Loop (-157.913916, 21.3785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.16
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $5.57 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $6.37 $2.67 $5.35

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 He‘eia and Hālawa Heights. The current time is 04:17:01.

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.