How far is Whitmore Village, HI from Waianae, HI?

The driving distance from Whitmore Village, HI to Waianae, HI is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.21 mi
00h 45m
Flight
11.61 mi
18.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.61 mi
Kilometers
18.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM HST
Return by in Whitmore Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitmore Village
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Waianae
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM HST

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

Leave by
7:00 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitmore Village
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
Village Park
HI

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

From Whitmore Village
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Waianae
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 to 7 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 Whitmore Village and Waianae.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitmore Village and Waianae.

  1. 1

    Start on Kaniahe Place

    70 m · 18 sec · Kaniahe Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kaniahe Street

    560 ft · 26 sec · Kaniahe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Uakaniko'o Street

    1458 ft · 1 min · Uakaniko'o Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · Whitmore Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kamehameha Highway

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Honolulu

    925 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I H1 West: Waianae

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I H1 West: Waianae

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Farrington Highway

    10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitmore Village and Waianae.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 35%
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.03 mi · 28%
Honolulu
7.16 mi · 25%
I H1 West
1.34 mi · 5%
Kamehameha Highway
1.22 mi · 4%
Whitmore Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Continue on Farrington Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Village Park
00h 22m from Whitmore Village
Leave By
7:00 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitmore Village 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 Whitmore Village to Waianae?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Village Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Whitmore Village and 14.7 miles from Waianae.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 7:00 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitmore Village and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitmore Village and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 11.61 mi (18.69 km).

Whitmore Village

#1 Whitmore Village

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

Population4,499
Coordinates21.5142900, -158.0246400
Altitude309
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: Kaniahe Place (-158.024994, 21.51424)
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.20
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.10 $10.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.50 $11.00
Premium $5.57 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $6.37 $6.56 $13.11

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 Whitmore Village and Waianae. The current time is 05:37:44.

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.