How far is Honolulu, HI from ‘Ewa Beach, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and ‘Ewa Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and ‘Ewa Beach.
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Start on the route
70 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Richards Street
868 ft · 29 sec · Richards Street
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Turn right onto Queen Street
1180 ft · 28 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
112 m · 7 sec · Queen Street
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Turn straight onto Bethel Street
1602 ft · 43 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn slight left
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
993 ft · 20 sec · Nuuanu Avenue
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Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Continue on Halona Street
709 ft · 12 sec · Halona Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
635 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lunalilo Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lunalilo Freeway
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Continue on Lunalilo Freeway
151 m · 9 sec · Lunalilo Freeway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waipahu
2121 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Farrington Highway
1152 ft · 28 sec · Farrington Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Farrington Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Farrington Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
1946 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Weaver Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Fort Weaver Road
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Turn left onto North Road
1513 ft · 52 sec · North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and ‘Ewa Beach.
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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Honolulu and Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near ‘Ewa Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to ‘Ewa Beach?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
‘Aiea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Honolulu and 10.9 miles from ‘Ewa Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:10 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Honolulu and Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near ‘Ewa Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and ‘Ewa Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).
#1 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 ‘Ewa Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 14,955 |
| Coordinates | 21.3155600, -158.0072200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: ‘Ewa Beach (-158.00722, 21.31556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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