How far is Wainaku, HI from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI?

The driving distance from Wainaku, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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 13.1 miles (21.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.34 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.13 mi
21.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.13 mi
Kilometers
21.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM HST
Return by in Wainaku
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wainaku
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wainaku
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Kea‘au
HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

From Wainaku
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Hawaiian Paradise Park
9.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wainaku and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wainaku and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kulana Kea Drive

    1587 ft · 2 min · Kulana Kea Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wainaku Street

    815 ft · 39 sec · Wainaku Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bayfront Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayfront Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kamehameha Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kanoelehua Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mamalahoa Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 13th Avenue

    1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 13th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wainaku and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kanoelehua Avenue
3.75 mi · 20%
Mamalahoa Highway
3.62 mi · 20%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 17%
Kaloli Drive
2.36 mi · 13%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
2.19 mi · 12%
Bayfront Highway
1.59 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Kanoelehua Avenue

Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue

3.75 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kea‘au
00h 16m from Wainaku
Leave By
7:26 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wainaku 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 Wainaku to Hawaiian Paradise Park?

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?

Kea‘au is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Wainaku and 9.2 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 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 Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wainaku and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wainaku and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Straight-line distance: 13.13 mi (21.13 km).

Wainaku

#1 Wainaku

Census-designated place in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States

Population1,224
Coordinates19.7447200, -155.0950000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Hawaiian Paradise Park

#2 Hawaiian Paradise Park

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,404
Coordinates19.5933300, -154.9730600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-155.095158, 19.744728)
End: 13th Avenue (-154.972954, 19.593446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wainaku and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The current time is 05:38:05.

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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.