How far is Honolulu, HI from Waimalu, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Waimalu, HI is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Waimalu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Waimalu.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 99 West: Arizona Memorial, Stadium
1897 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Kamehameha Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn slight right
105 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Honomanu Street
687 ft · 25 sec · Honomanu Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moanalua Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Kaahele Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Kaahele Street
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Turn left onto Komo Mai Drive
1353 ft · 41 sec · Komo Mai Drive
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Turn right onto Nahele Street
1174 ft · 34 sec · Nahele Street
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Turn right onto Oliwa Street
63 m · 14 sec · Oliwa Street
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Turn left onto Ulu Street
79 m · 14 sec · Ulu Street
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Turn right onto Halakea Street
973 ft · 43 sec · Halakea Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halakea Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Waimalu.
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
3.61 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Honolulu and Sunny near Waimalu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Waimalu?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Hālawa Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Honolulu and 6.2 miles from Waimalu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Honolulu and Sunny near Waimalu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Waimalu. Straight-line distance: 8.69 mi (13.99 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 Waimalu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 13,730 |
| Coordinates | 21.4047200, -157.9433300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waimalu (-157.94333, 21.40472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
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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