How far is Honolulu, HI from Mākaha, HI?

The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Mākaha, HI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
01h 02m
Flight
25.18 mi
40.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mākaha
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM HST
Return by in Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honolulu
2026-04-19T05:29
Arrive Mākaha
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM HST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM HST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honolulu
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
Village Park
HI

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

From Honolulu
17.8 mi
00h 31m
To Mākaha
17.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

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 Honolulu and Mākaha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Mākaha.

  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

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    12.9 mi · 29 min · Farrington Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jade Street

    1173 ft · 51 sec · Jade Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jade Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Mākaha.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
19.5 mi · 55%
Farrington Highway
12.9 mi · 36%
Lunalilo Freeway
0.97 mi · 3%
North Vineyard Boulevard
0.78 mi · 2%
Bethel Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Queen Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Continue on Farrington Highway

12.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Village Park
00h 31m from Honolulu
Leave By
4:26 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Honolulu and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mākaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Mākaha?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Village Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Honolulu and 17.8 miles from Mākaha.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:26 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Honolulu and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mākaha.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Mākaha. Straight-line distance: 25.18 mi (40.53 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
Mākaha

#2 Mākaha

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

Population8,278
Coordinates21.4662700, -158.2103700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Honolulu (-157.85833, 21.30694)
End: Mākaha (-158.21037, 21.46627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
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
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $6.24
Round trip
$12.48
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $5.57 $7.01 $14.03
Diesel $6.37 $8.02 $16.04

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 Honolulu and Mākaha. The current time is 05:29:07.

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.