How far is Waimānalo Beach, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from Waimānalo Beach, HI to Waianae, HI is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.29 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.05 mi
51.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.05 mi
Kilometers
51.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM HST
Return by in Waimānalo Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waimānalo Beach
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM HST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waimānalo Beach
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waimalu
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Waimānalo Beach
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Waianae
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waimānalo Beach and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waimānalo Beach and Waianae.

  1. 1

    Start on Oluolu Street

    31 m · 9 sec · Oluolu Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alaihi Street

    101 m · 24 sec · Alaihi Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kalaniana’ole Highway

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kalaniana’ole Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kalanianaole Highway

    134 m · 11 sec · Kalanianaole Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · John A. Burns Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I H1 West: Pearl City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waimānalo Beach and Waianae.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
13.3 mi · 31%
John A. Burns Freeway
10.7 mi · 25%
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 24%
Kalaniana’ole Highway
6.83 mi · 16%
Kamehameha Highway
0.95 mi · 2%
I H1 West
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John A. Burns Freeway

Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waimalu
00h 31m from Waimānalo Beach
Leave By
4:26 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waimānalo Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waimānalo Beach to Waianae?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 Waimānalo Beach and 21.6 miles from Waianae.

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 11.2 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 4:26 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waimānalo Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waimānalo Beach and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 32.05 mi (51.58 km).

Waimānalo Beach

#1 Waimānalo Beach

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population4,481
Coordinates21.3340700, -157.7000300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Oluolu Street (-157.699968, 21.334128)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
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 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $5.57 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.37 $9.74 $19.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waimānalo Beach and Waianae. The current time is 04:27:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.