How far is Waianae, HI from Pearl City, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Pearl City, HI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and Pearl City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Pearl City.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waipahu, Pearl City
3160 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Kamehameha Highway
1183 ft · 29 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Acacia Road
1009 ft · 22 sec · Acacia Road
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Turn right onto Kuala Street
139 m · 22 sec · Kuala Street
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Turn right
80 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp right
94 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Pearl City.
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.
Sunny leaving Waianae and Sunny near Pearl City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Pearl City?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 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 10.3 miles from Waianae and 10.3 miles from Pearl City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waianae and Sunny near Pearl City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Pearl City. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 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 Pearl City
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 47,698 |
| Coordinates | 21.3973400, -157.9751600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl City (-157.97516, 21.39734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
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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