How far is Waianae, HI from East Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to East Honolulu, HI is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and East Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and East Honolulu.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.4 mi · 13 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
8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Kalaniana’ole Highway
4 mi · 9 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Turn left onto Kawaihae Street
1555 ft · 47 sec · Kawaihae Street
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Turn right onto Keokea Place
138 m · 20 sec · Keokea Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keokea Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and East 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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Waianae and Sunny near East Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to East Honolulu?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Waianae and 20.3 miles from East Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 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 4:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waianae and Sunny near East Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and East Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).
#1 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Honolulu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 49,914 |
| Coordinates | 21.2890600, -157.7173400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: East Honolulu (-157.71734, 21.28906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
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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