How far is Waialua, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Waialua, HI to Waianae, HI is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waialua and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waialua and Waianae.
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Start on the route
594 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
868 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Puuiki Street
2154 ft · 2 min · Puuiki Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farrington Highway
2475 ft · 51 sec · Farrington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farrington Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Farrington Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Kaukonahua Road
4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Wilikina Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wilikina Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Kunia Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · Kunia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H1 West: Makakilo, Kapolei, Waianae
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 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 Waialua 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 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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Waialua and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waialua to Waianae?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Village Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Waialua and 17.9 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Waialua and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waialua and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).
#1 Waialua
Community in the Waialua District, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 3,860 |
| Coordinates | 21.5768800, -158.1315400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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