How far is Honolulu, HI from Nānākuli, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Nānākuli, HI is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Nānākuli.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Nānākuli.
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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 left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
6.1 mi · 12 min · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Mohihi Street
1039 ft · 34 sec · Mohihi Street
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Turn left onto Kipapani Place
2 m · 1 sec · Kipapani Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kipapani Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Nānākuli.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Honolulu and Mostly Sunny near Nānākuli.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Nānākuli?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Waipahu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Honolulu and 14.4 miles from Nānākuli.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:02 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Honolulu and Mostly Sunny near Nānākuli.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Nānākuli. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.13 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 Nānākuli
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 12,666 |
| Coordinates | 21.3936200, -158.1542900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nānākuli (-158.15429, 21.39362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
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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