How far is Mokulēia, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Mokulēia, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
Driving 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 00h 49m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mokulēia and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokulēia and Honolulu.
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Start on Crozier Drive
85 m · 14 sec · Crozier Drive
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Turn right onto Olohio Street
2343 ft · 2 min · Olohio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farrington Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Farrington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farrington Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Farrington Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Kaukonahua Road
4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Wilikina Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Wilikina Drive
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Turn straight
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 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
1053 ft · 25 sec · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
1340 ft · 29 sec · Kaahumanu Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
550 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Olomea Street
858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street
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Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 21 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Mokulēia and Honolulu.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
8.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mokulēia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mokulēia to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Mililani Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Mokulēia and 16 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mokulēia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mokulēia and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.02 km).
#1 Mokulēia
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 21.5796700, -158.1531300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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