How far is Pupukea, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?
The driving distance from Pupukea, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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 Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pupukea and Hālawa Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pupukea and Hālawa Heights.
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Start on Ke Iki Road
78 m · 30 sec · Ke Iki Road
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Continue on Ke Iki Road
24 m · 11 sec · Ke Iki Road
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Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
5 mi · 11 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Continue on Joseph Leong Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Joseph Leong Highway
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kamehameha Highway
2.1 mi · 5 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Honolulu
925 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8 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
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
644 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Halawa Heights
586 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
1376 ft · 37 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 Pupukea 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.
Honolulu
Merge slight left
8.04 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.
Sunny leaving Pupukea and Mostly Sunny near Hālawa Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pupukea to Hālawa Heights?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Wahiawā is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Pupukea and 15.1 miles from Hālawa Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:44 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pupukea and Mostly Sunny near Hālawa Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pupukea and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).
#1 Pupukea
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,551 |
| Coordinates | 21.6545600, -158.0606500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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