How far is Waimalu, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?
The driving distance from Waimalu, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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 13m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waimalu and Hālawa Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waimalu and Hālawa Heights.
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Start on Halakea Street
973 ft · 51 sec · Halakea Street
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Turn left onto Ulu Street
79 m · 15 sec · Ulu Street
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Turn right onto Oliwa Street
63 m · 17 sec · Oliwa Street
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Turn left onto Nahele Street
1174 ft · 39 sec · Nahele Street
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Turn left onto Komo Mai Drive
1353 ft · 41 sec · Komo Mai Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kaahele Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Kaahele Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moanalua Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Honomanu Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Honomanu Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
773 ft · 22 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
644 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Halawa Heights
586 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
1376 ft · 37 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Continue on Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 30 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 17 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 39 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
116 m · 17 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hulumanu Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waimalu and Hālawa Heights.
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.
Moanalua Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moanalua Road
1.1 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Waimalu and Scattered Rain Showers near Hālawa Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waimalu to Hālawa Heights?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
‘Aiea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Waimalu and 3.9 miles from Hālawa Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Waimalu and Scattered Rain Showers near Hālawa Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waimalu and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.62 mi (4.22 km).
#1 Waimalu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 13,730 |
| Coordinates | 21.4047200, -157.9433300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aumakiki Loop (-157.913916, 21.3785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
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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