How far is Waianae, HI from ‘Ewa Beach, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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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 ‘Ewa Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and ‘Ewa Beach.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
903 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Kalaeloa Boulevard
919 ft · 20 sec · Kalaeloa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kapolei Parkway
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Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road
2180 ft · 46 sec · Fort Barrette Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Geiger Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Geiger Road
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Turn right onto Fort Weaver Road
1.7 mi · 5 min · Fort Weaver Road
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Turn left onto North Road
1513 ft · 52 sec · North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and ‘Ewa Beach.
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
Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waianae and Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near ‘Ewa Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to ‘Ewa Beach?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Waianae and 8.8 miles from ‘Ewa Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Waianae and Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near ‘Ewa Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and ‘Ewa Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 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 ‘Ewa Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 14,955 |
| Coordinates | 21.3155600, -158.0072200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: ‘Ewa Beach (-158.00722, 21.31556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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