Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
‘Aiea, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Maunawili, HI
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This 14.5-mile drive from ‘Aiea to Maunawili in Hawaii is a quick trip, typically taking around 25 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single day with plenty of time to spare. The majority of your journey, about 80%, will be on highways, primarily using the John A. Burns Freeway and HI 78, before transitioning to Kamehameha Highway. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $3 for this short excursion. The route offers a straightforward travel experience focused on efficient transit between these two locations within the state of Hawaii.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Burns Freeway | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| HI 78 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Auloa Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Honomanu Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Aiea, HI and Maunawili, HI.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Moanalua Road
Turn left onto Honomanu Street
Turn left onto HI 99
Take the ramp onto HI 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I H3
Take the exit
Turn right onto HI 83
Continue on Auloa Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Moanalua Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Honomanu Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.90 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $6.14 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| diesel | $7.27 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in ‘Aiea on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Maunawili on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 80% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the John A. Burns Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.2 miles. Expect a smooth, consistent pace for much of the journey as you navigate these main arteries. The transition to Kamehameha Highway will likely offer a slight change in character, moving from high-speed freeway travel to a more local road feel as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John A. Burns Freeway and HI 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Moanalua Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Moanalua Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Honomanu Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,839 ft
Total Descent
1,819 ft
Highest Point
1,839 ft
~8.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,763 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between ‘Aiea, HI and Maunawili, HI, road signs point toward I H3 East: Kaneohe and Kaneohe.
I H3 East: Kaneohe
Kaneohe
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Aiea, HI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:00-20:00; Sa,Su 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Aiea, HI
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kaneohe, HI
Cuisine: local
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-01:00
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Honolulu, HI
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Kaneohe, HI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Aiea, HI
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Aiea, HI
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Aiea, HI
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 08...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Aiea, HI
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: tex-mex
Visit websiteAttraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Kaneohe, HI
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the end, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Honoulu, HI
Visit websiteMemorial
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Motel
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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