Origin
‘Ewa Villages, HI
Afternoon in ‘Ewa Villages on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from ‘Ewa Villages, 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
33m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
‘Ewa Villages, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.2-mile drive from ‘Ewa Villages to Honolulu, Hawaii, is easily manageable in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via HI 78 and Farrington Highway, with a portion on Fort Weaver Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this short journey is economical. The route doesn't involve any overnight stays, and its brevity means you can be flexible with your departure time. It's a convenient connection within the state of Hawaii, linking two points without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Farrington Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fort Weaver Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Renton Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
HI 78
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ewa Villages, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on Nale Street
300 ft
·
19 sec
·
Nale Street
2
Turn right onto Park Row
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Park Row
3
Turn left onto Renton Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Renton Road
4
Turn left onto HI 76
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Weaver Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 5
Toward HI 7101: Waipahu
6
Turn straight onto HI 7101
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H1 East: Honolulu
8
Merge onto I H1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
12
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
13
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
18
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
20
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
21
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
22
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
23
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
24
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Row
Turn right onto Park Row
Navigation decision point
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
9
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
6
10 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
16.1 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
3:21 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
12 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
33m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 34% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along HI 78, offering a chance for consistent speed. The journey transitions between these more open highway sections and local road segments as you move through different areas. This blend means you'll experience varying traffic conditions and speed limits, so staying attentive is key as the road character shifts.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Row.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Row): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 ‘Ewa Villages, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H1 East: Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge and I H201 East.
I H1 East: Honolulu
5.7 mi in
|
~12m
Waimalu
7.7 mi in
|
~15m
Pearlridge
7.7 mi in
|
~15m
I H201 East
10 mi in
|
~19m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Honolulu, HI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Park Row): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pearl Harbor National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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