How far is Waianae, HI from Waimānalo Beach, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Waimānalo Beach, HI is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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 Waimānalo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Waimānalo Beach.
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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
10.6 mi · 16 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaneohe
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Kalanianaole Highway
760 ft · 22 sec · Kalanianaole Highway
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Continue on Kalaniana’ole Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Continue on Kalaniana’ole Highway
5.2 mi · 12 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Turn right onto Alaihi Street
101 m · 21 sec · Alaihi Street
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Turn right onto Oluolu Street
31 m · 4 sec · Oluolu Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oluolu Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Waimānalo Beach.
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 leaving Waianae and Chance Rain Showers near Waimānalo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Waimānalo Beach?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Waimalu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Waianae and 21.5 miles from Waimānalo Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waianae and Chance Rain Showers near Waimānalo Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Waimānalo Beach. Straight-line distance: 32.05 mi (51.58 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 Waimānalo Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,481 |
| Coordinates | 21.3340700, -157.7000300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waimānalo Beach (-157.70003, 21.33407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
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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