How far is Honolulu, HI from Pupukea, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Pupukea, HI is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Pupukea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Pupukea.
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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 straight onto Joseph Leong Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Joseph Leong Highway
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
5 mi · 11 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Ke Iki Road
24 m · 13 sec · Ke Iki Road
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Continue on Ke Iki Road
78 m · 28 sec · Ke Iki Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ke Iki Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Pupukea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Honolulu and Sunny near Pupukea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Pupukea?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Waipi‘o Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Honolulu and 18.5 miles from Pupukea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Honolulu and Sunny near Pupukea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Pupukea. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 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 Pupukea
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,551 |
| Coordinates | 21.6545600, -158.0606500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pupukea (-158.06065, 21.65456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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