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

The driving distance from He‘eia, HI to Waianae, HI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.4 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.77 mi
38.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.4 mi
Kilometers
56.97 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM HST
Return by in He‘eia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 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 Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM HST

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Waipahu
HI

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

From He‘eia
17.7 mi
00h 24m
To Waianae
17.7 mi
00h 24m

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
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 12 min · John A. Burns Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I H1 West: Pearl City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
13.3 mi · 38%
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 29%
John A. Burns Freeway
8.07 mi · 23%
Kahekili Highway
1.96 mi · 6%
I H1 West
0.74 mi · 2%
I H3 West
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waipahu
00h 24m from He‘eia
Leave By
4:52 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving He‘eia 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 He‘eia to Waianae?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Waipahu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from He‘eia and 17.7 miles from Waianae.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:52 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around He‘eia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between He‘eia and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.25 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 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Kahekili Highway (-157.820595, 21.428152)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.67 $13.35
Premium $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Diesel $6.37 $7.96 $15.92

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 Waianae. The current time is 04:16:24.

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.