How far is Waianae, HI from Kaneohe, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Kaneohe, HI is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and Kaneohe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Kaneohe.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
1113 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on John A. Burns Freeway
8.7 mi · 13 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
2775 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Likelike Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Likelike Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 83
1484 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 83
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Turn slight left
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kamehameha Highway
105 m · 8 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kamehameha Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Kaneohe.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waianae and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kaneohe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Kaneohe?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Waipahu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Waianae and 17.6 miles from Kaneohe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:34 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Waianae and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kaneohe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Kaneohe. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.24 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 Kaneohe
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 34,597 |
| Coordinates | 21.3999400, -157.7989500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaneohe (-157.79895, 21.39994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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