Origin
‘Aiea, HI
Afternoon in ‘Aiea on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from ‘Aiea, HI to Honolulu, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
‘Aiea, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.7-mile journey from ‘Aiea to Honolulu in Hawaii is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 15 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via HI 78 and I H1, with a portion on North Vineyard Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is an economical option for getting between these two locations. The entire drive is contained within the state of Hawaii, providing a brief but direct connection within the islands. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pali Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olomea Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Honomanu Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
HI 78
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Aiea, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on this road
338 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Moanalua Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Moanalua Road
3
Turn left onto Honomanu Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Honomanu Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto HI 99
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto HI 78
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
9
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
11
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
12
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
13
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
14
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
15
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Honomanu Street
Turn left onto Honomanu Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway
Turn left onto HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 78
Take the ramp onto HI 78 toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I H1
Merge onto I H1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.77 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 58% highway share on this route, which includes a longest stretch of 5.1 miles on HI 78. The drive begins with a mixed profile, transitioning onto the interstate before reaching its destination. You'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more urban surface streets as you approach Honolulu. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over extensive scenic detours, offering a straightforward driving experience.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on HI 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Honomanu Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Honomanu Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (HI 78): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between ‘Aiea, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
I H201 East
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on HI 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Honomanu Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (HI 78): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Honolulu, HI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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