How far is Waianae, HI from Waipahu, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Waipahu, HI is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and Waipahu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Waipahu.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waikele, Waipahu
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Waipahu, Hawaii's Plantation Village, Filipino Community Center
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Paiwa Street
2251 ft · 50 sec · Paiwa Street
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Turn right onto Puko Street
881 ft · 28 sec · Puko Street
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Turn right onto Managers Drive
73 m · 11 sec · Managers Drive
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Turn left onto Malakeke Street
620 ft · 17 sec · Malakeke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Malakeke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Waipahu.
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 Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waianae and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Waipahu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Waipahu?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.2 miles from Waianae and 9.1 miles from Waipahu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:26 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Waianae and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Waipahu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Waipahu. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 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 Waipahu
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 38,216 |
| Coordinates | 21.3866700, -158.0091700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waipahu (-158.00917, 21.38667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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