How far is Maunawili, HI from ‘Aiea, HI?

The driving distance from Maunawili, HI to ‘Aiea, HI is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.29 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.51 mi
16.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.51 mi
Kilometers
16.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.29 mi
Kilometers
22.99 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in ‘Aiea
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM HST
Return by in Maunawili
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maunawili
2026-04-19T06:05
Arrive ‘Aiea
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM HST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maunawili
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
He‘eia
HI

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

From Maunawili
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To ‘Aiea
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM HST
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maunawili and ‘Aiea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maunawili and ‘Aiea.

  1. 1

    Start on Auloa Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Auloa Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Kamehameha Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · John A. Burns Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea

    2362 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Ulune Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ulune Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aiea Heights Drive

    925 ft · 28 sec · Aiea Heights Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Moanalua Road

    1638 ft · 41 sec · Moanalua Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    103 m · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maunawili and ‘Aiea.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John A. Burns Freeway
10.3 mi · 72%
Ulune Street
0.95 mi · 7%
Kamehameha Highway
0.94 mi · 7%
Auloa Road
0.83 mi · 6%
Stadium
0.45 mi · 3%
Moanalua Road
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John A. Burns Freeway

Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
He‘eia
00h 11m from Maunawili
Leave By
7:46 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Maunawili and Mostly Cloudy near ‘Aiea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maunawili to ‘Aiea?

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

He‘eia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Maunawili and 7.1 miles from ‘Aiea.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:46 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Maunawili and Mostly Cloudy near ‘Aiea.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maunawili and ‘Aiea. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.92 km).

Maunawili

#1 Maunawili

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

Population2,040
Coordinates21.3727800, -157.7705600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
‘Aiea

#2 ‘Aiea

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

Population9,019
Coordinates21.3822200, -157.9336100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Auloa Road (-157.770524, 21.373911)
End: Alvah A. Scott Elementary School Driveway (-157.9332, 21.381654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.95
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $5.57 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $6.37 $3.18 $6.37

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 Maunawili and ‘Aiea. The current time is 06:05:35.

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.