How far is Punaluu, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?
The driving distance from Punaluu, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Punaluu and Hālawa Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punaluu and Hālawa Heights.
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Start on Kamehameha Highway
11.6 mi · 25 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Turn right onto Likelike Highway
2189 ft · 43 sec · Likelike Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
7.6 mi · 11 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
2362 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ulune Street
685 ft · 18 sec · Ulune Street
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Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
754 ft · 21 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Continue on Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 28 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 17 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 37 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
116 m · 17 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hulumanu Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Punaluu and Hālawa Heights.
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.
Kamehameha Highway
Start on Kamehameha Highway
11.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Punaluu and Mostly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Punaluu to Hālawa Heights?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
‘Āhuimanu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Punaluu and 13 miles from Hālawa Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:02 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Punaluu and Mostly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Punaluu and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.69 mi (22.03 km).
#1 Punaluu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,164 |
| Coordinates | 21.5738900, -157.8786100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aumakiki Loop (-157.913916, 21.3785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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