How far is Wahiawā, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Wahiawā, HI to Waianae, HI is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahiawā and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahiawā and Waianae.
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Start on the route
652 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cane Street
837 ft · 41 sec · North Cane Street
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Turn right onto Kilani Avenue
1686 ft · 52 sec · Kilani Avenue
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
3109 ft · 2 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
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I H1 West: Waianae
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I H1 West: Waianae
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8 mi · 10 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahiawā and Waianae.
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.
Farrington Highway
Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Wahiawā and Mostly Sunny near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahiawā to Waianae?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 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?
‘Ewa Villages is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Wahiawā and 14 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Wahiawā and Mostly Sunny near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahiawā and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.15 km).
#1 Wahiawā
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
| Population | 17,821 |
| Coordinates | 21.5027900, -158.0246400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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