Origin
‘Aiea, HI
Evening in ‘Aiea on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from ‘Aiea, HI to Maunawili, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Maunawili, HI
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
John A. Burns Freeway
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Aiea, HI and Maunawili, 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
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I H3
10 mi
·
14 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Kaneohe
9
Turn right onto HI 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
10
Continue on Auloa Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Auloa Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Auloa Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Moanalua Road
Turn right onto Moanalua Road
Navigation decision point
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
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maunawili, HI
Evening in Maunawili on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
66°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
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.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on John A. Burns Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
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 Maunawili, HI, road signs point toward I H3 East: Kaneohe and Kaneohe.
I H3 East: Kaneohe
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Kaneohe
12.5 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on John A. Burns Freeway. 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 0.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maunawili, 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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