How far is He‘eia, HI from Pukalani, HI?

The estimated driving distance from He‘eia, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Road
129.75 mi
02h 41m · estimated
Flight
103.8 mi
167.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.8 mi
Kilometers
167.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
129.75 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
208.81 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pukalani
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM HST
Return by in He‘eia
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave He‘eia
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Pukalani
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM HST
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM HST

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

Leave by
1:06 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in He‘eia
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
Kualapu‘u
HI

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

From He‘eia
51.9 mi
01h 20m
To Pukalani
77.9 mi
01h 20m

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
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

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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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kualapu‘u
01h 20m from He‘eia
Leave By
1:06 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving He‘eia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pukalani.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Kualapu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from He‘eia and 77.9 miles from Pukalani.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:06 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around He‘eia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pukalani.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between He‘eia and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 103.8 mi (167.05 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
Pukalani

#2 Pukalani

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population7,574
Coordinates20.8366700, -156.3366700
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Start: He‘eia (-157.81611, 21.43054)
End: Pukalani (-156.33667, 20.83667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.35
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.68 $45.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.45 $48.90
Premium $5.57 $25.49 $50.98
Diesel $6.37 $29.16 $58.31

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 Pukalani. The current time is 04:16:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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