How far is Waianae, HI from Waipi‘o Acres, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Waipi‘o Acres, HI is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Waipi‘o Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Waipi‘o Acres.
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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 left to continue on Waikele
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Paiwa Street
1943 ft · 51 sec · Paiwa Street
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Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lumiaina Street
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Continue on Luminana Street
698 ft · 14 sec · Luminana Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn right onto Kuahelani Avenue
532 ft · 23 sec · Kuahelani Avenue
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Turn left onto Kipapa Drive
1999 ft · 60 sec · Kipapa Drive
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Turn left onto Wainihi Street
990 ft · 30 sec · Wainihi Street
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Turn right onto Waimakua Drive
96 m · 15 sec · Waimakua Drive
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Turn left onto Waipono Street
527 ft · 23 sec · Waipono Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waipono Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Waipi‘o Acres.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Waipi‘o Acres?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 11.8 miles from Waianae and 11.7 miles from Waipi‘o Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Waianae and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waipi‘o Acres.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Waipi‘o Acres. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.08 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 Waipi‘o Acres
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 5,236 |
| Coordinates | 21.4648500, -158.0133100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waipi‘o Acres (-158.01331, 21.46485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
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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