How far is Honolulu, HI from Hale‘iwa, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Hale‘iwa, HI is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Hale‘iwa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Hale‘iwa.
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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
10.3 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milliani, Wahiawa
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wahiawa
1564 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
8.5 mi · 16 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
1072 ft · 24 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weed Circle
30 m · 2 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Kamehameha Highway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kamehameha Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Hale‘iwa.
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
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Hale‘iwa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Hale‘iwa?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Waipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Honolulu and 15.7 miles from Hale‘iwa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Hale‘iwa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Hale‘iwa. Straight-line distance: 25.27 mi (40.67 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 Hale‘iwa
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 3,970 |
| Coordinates | 21.5928400, -158.1033900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale‘iwa (-158.10339, 21.59284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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