How far is Pupukea, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Pupukea, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pupukea and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pupukea and Honolulu.
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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
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 · 19 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 Pupukea and Honolulu.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kamehameha Highway
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 Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pupukea to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Waipi‘o Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Pupukea and 18.2 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:24 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pupukea and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pupukea and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 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 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
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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