How far is Waimea, HI from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI?
The driving distance from Waimea, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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 Hawaii 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 Waimea and Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waimea and Hawaiian Paradise Park.
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Start on the route
68 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kawaihae Road
972 ft · 25 sec · Kawaihae Road
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Turn slight right onto Lindsey Road
657 ft · 19 sec · Lindsey Road
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Turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway
53.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Continue on Bayfront Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayfront Highway
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Avenue
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Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kanoelehua Avenue
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Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn left onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
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Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waimea and Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mamalahoa Highway
Turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway
53.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Waimea and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waimea to Hawaiian Paradise Park?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Pepeekeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Waimea and 42.9 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:18 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Waimea and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waimea and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Straight-line distance: 54.33 mi (87.44 km).
#1 Waimea
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 9,212 |
| Coordinates | 20.0232300, -155.6728800 |
| Altitude | 813 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawaiian Paradise Park
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 11,404 |
| Coordinates | 19.5933300, -154.9730600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Avenue (-154.972954, 19.593446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.63 | $35.27 |
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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