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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.8 mi
00h 39m
Flight
9.6 mi
15.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.6 mi
Kilometers
15.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.08 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in ‘Ewa Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM HST
Return by in Honolulu
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honolulu
2026-04-16T14:54
Arrive ‘Ewa Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM HST

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
‘Aiea
HI

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

From Honolulu
10.9 mi
00h 19m
To ‘Ewa Beach
10.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 to 17 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    83 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richards Street

    868 ft · 29 sec · Richards Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Queen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Queen Street

    112 m · 7 sec · Queen Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bethel Street

    1602 ft · 43 sec · Bethel Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    87 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue

    993 ft · 20 sec · Nuuanu Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Vineyard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Halona Street

    709 ft · 12 sec · Halona Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport

    635 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lunalilo Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lunalilo Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lunalilo Freeway

    151 m · 9 sec · Lunalilo Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    10 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Waipahu

    2121 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Farrington Highway

    1152 ft · 28 sec · Farrington Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Farrington Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Farrington Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    1946 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Fort Weaver Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Fort Weaver Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Road

    1513 ft · 52 sec · North Road

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10 mi · 46%
Fort Weaver Road
4.43 mi · 20%
Farrington Highway
3.54 mi · 16%
Lunalilo Freeway
0.97 mi · 4%
North Vineyard Boulevard
0.78 mi · 4%
Waipahu
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
‘Aiea
00h 19m from Honolulu
Leave By
7:10 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Honolulu

#1 Honolulu

The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Population371,657
Coordinates21.3069400, -157.8583300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
‘Ewa Beach

#2 ‘Ewa Beach

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

Population14,955
Coordinates21.3155600, -158.0072200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Honolulu (-157.85833, 21.30694)
End: ‘Ewa Beach (-158.00722, 21.31556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Honolulu and ‘Ewa Beach. The current time is 14:54:31.

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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.