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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.53 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM HST
Return by in Mokulēia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mokulēia
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mokulēia
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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
Mililani Town
HI

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

From Mokulēia
15.6 mi
00h 24m
To Honolulu
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Crozier Drive

    85 m · 14 sec · Crozier Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Olohio Street

    2343 ft · 2 min · Olohio Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farrington Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Farrington Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farrington Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Farrington Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farrington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kaukonahua Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilikina Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Wilikina Drive

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

    1395 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Waimalu, Pearlridge

    972 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Moanalua Road

    1053 ft · 25 sec · Moanalua Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street

    1340 ft · 29 sec · Kaahumanu Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard

    550 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Olomea Street

    858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pali Highway

    1117 ft · 21 sec · Pali Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Likelike Street

    94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    91 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mokulēia and Honolulu.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I H201 East
6.13 mi · 19%
Kaukonahua Road
4.01 mi · 13%
Wilikina Drive
3.62 mi · 11%
Farrington Highway
2.7 mi · 9%
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
1.47 mi · 5%
Kamehameha Highway
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mililani Town
00h 24m from Mokulēia
Leave By
4:52 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Mokulēia

#1 Mokulēia

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

Population1,811
Coordinates21.5796700, -158.1531300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Honolulu

#2 Honolulu

The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Population371,657
Coordinates21.3069400, -157.8583300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Crozier Drive (-158.153168, 21.57998)
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mokulēia and Honolulu. The current time is 04:16:23.

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.