Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
‘Ewa Gentry, HI
Avinash Kumar
Hālawa Heights to ‘Ewa Gentry is 11.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, Farrington Highway, and Fort Weaver Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Hawaii, connecting two areas on the island. Expect a mix of freeway and surface street driving, typical for getting around this part of the state. It's a quick trip, so you won't need to pack much beyond your usual road trip essentials.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Farrington Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Fort Weaver Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Kolowaka Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and ‘Ewa Gentry, HI.
Start on Hulumanu Street
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Turn left onto HI 7241
Continue on Kahuapaani Street
Turn left onto Ulune Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I H1
Take the exit
Turn straight onto HI 99
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 7101
Take the ramp
Merge onto HI 76
Turn right onto Kolowaka Drive
Turn right onto Waiapo Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ulune Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Waipahu
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 7101 / Farrington Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.03 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $6.22 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Hālawa Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
HST
Current temp
84°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in ‘Ewa Gentry on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
HST
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
About 31% of this 11.8-mile route is on the highway. You'll encounter 3.6 miles of continuous driving on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate urban merging and dense exits as you transition from freeway to local streets.
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 Nahiolea Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ulune Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
412 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
Elevation Range
233 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hālawa Heights, HI and ‘Ewa Gentry, HI, road signs point toward I H-1 West: Pearl City and Waipahu.
I H-1 West: Pearl City
Waipahu
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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