How far is Makakilo City, HI from ‘Aiea, HI?
The driving distance from Makakilo City, HI to ‘Aiea, HI is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makakilo City and ‘Aiea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makakilo City and ‘Aiea.
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Start on Aoloko Street
551 ft · 26 sec · Aoloko Street
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Turn right onto Makakilo Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Makakilo Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I H1 East: Waianae
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
1395 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Waimalu, Pearlridge
972 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Moanalua Road
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Turn left
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Makakilo City and ‘Aiea.
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
Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.96 mi · 00h 11m
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 Makakilo City and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near ‘Aiea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makakilo City to ‘Aiea?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.2 miles from Makakilo City and 7.8 miles from ‘Aiea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:52 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Makakilo City and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near ‘Aiea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makakilo City and ‘Aiea. Straight-line distance: 10.09 mi (16.24 km).
#1 Makakilo City
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 18,248 |
| Coordinates | 21.3469400, -158.0858300 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 ‘Aiea
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 9,019 |
| Coordinates | 21.3822200, -157.9336100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alvah A. Scott Elementary School Driveway (-157.9332, 21.381654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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