How far is Mākaha, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from Mākaha, HI to Waianae, HI is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.86 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.53 mi
4.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.53 mi
Kilometers
4.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.86 mi
Kilometers
4.61 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM HST
Return by in Mākaha
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mākaha
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mākaha
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Mākaha Valley
HI

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

From Mākaha
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Waianae
1.5 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

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 Mākaha and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jade Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Jade Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lahaina Street

    2386 ft · 2 min · Lahaina Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Makaha Valley Road

    609 ft · 26 sec · Makaha Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farrington Highway

    2.2 mi · 7 min · Farrington Highway

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrington Highway
2.15 mi · 75%
Lahaina Street
0.45 mi · 16%
Makaha Valley Road
0.12 mi · 4%
Jade Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Turn left onto Farrington Highway

2.15 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mākaha Valley
00h 03m from Mākaha
Leave By
8:14 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mākaha and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Mākaha Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Mākaha and 1.5 miles from Waianae.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:14 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.50 one way or $0.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mākaha and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 2.53 mi (4.07 km).

Mākaha

#1 Mākaha

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

Population8,278
Coordinates21.4662700, -158.2103700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jade Street (-158.210231, 21.466118)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.50
Round trip
$0.99
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.50 $0.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.53 $1.07
Premium $5.57 $0.56 $1.11
Diesel $6.37 $0.64 $1.27

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 Mākaha and Waianae. The current time is 04:16:33.

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.