How far is Waianae, HI from Mokulēia, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Mokulēia, HI is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and Mokulēia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Mokulēia.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I H2 North: Miliani, Wahiawa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Veteran's Memorial Freeway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Veteran's Memorial Freeway
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Turn straight onto Wilikina Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wilikina Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilikina Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wilikina Drive
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Turn straight onto Kaukonahua Road
4 mi · 8 min · Kaukonahua Road
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Continue on Farrington Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farrington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farrington Highway
52 m · 6 sec · Farrington Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Farrington Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Olohio Street
2343 ft · 2 min · Olohio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crozier Drive
85 m · 12 sec · Crozier Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crozier Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Mokulēia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Chance Rain Showers near Mokulēia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Mokulēia?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 19 miles from Waianae and 18.9 miles from Mokulēia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 4:20 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Waianae and Chance Rain Showers near Mokulēia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Mokulēia. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.12 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 Mokulēia
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,811 |
| Coordinates | 21.5796700, -158.1531300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mokulēia (-158.15313, 21.57967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
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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