Origin
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Lā‘ie, HI
Vie Studio
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hālawa Heights to Lā‘ie covers 33.5 miles, a distance typically requiring about 1 hour and 9 minutes of driving time. Since this trek is easily manageable in a single day, you can comfortably make it a round trip without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via the John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway, and Kamehameha Highway to reach your destination on the North Shore. Budgeting around $7 for fuel will cover your transit needs for this route. It is a straightforward trip that links urban regions to the coastal charm of Lā‘ie, making it an efficient way to transition between different parts of the island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 17.1 mi | 36m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and Lā‘ie, HI.
1
Start on Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
2
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
3
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
19 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
4
Turn left onto HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
5
Continue on Kahuapaani Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I H201
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Moanalua Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I H3
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
11
Merge onto HI 63
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Likelike Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Kahekili Highway
13
Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on HI 83
17 mi
·
36 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
15
Continue on 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 83
16
Turn left onto Naniloa Loop
388 ft
·
15 sec
·
Naniloa Loop
17
Turn right onto Iosepa Street
362 ft
·
21 sec
·
Iosepa Street
18
Turn left onto Moana Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Moana Street
19
Arrive at destination
Moana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.7 — 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
|
Nahiolea Street
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Turn left onto HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneoh...
7
1.2 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
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9
Toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| premium | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lā‘ie, HI
Afternoon in Lā‘ie on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
70°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
1 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
1h 9m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 26% of the journey consists of highway travel, the rest of the route transitions into more technical local road segments. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.1 miles while navigating the Kamehameha Highway. The personality of this drive shifts as you leave the freeway, moving from faster, open lanes into the more frequent turns characteristic of the local highway network. Be prepared to adjust your speed consistently as the road character changes throughout the 33.5-mile journey.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Kamehameha Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,032 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
1,910 ft
Total Descent
2,149 ft
Highest Point
2,032 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,025 ft
Notable High Points
2,032 ft at ~7.2 miles
+1,536 ft prominence
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.
On the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
Kahekili Highway
10.8 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Kamehameha Highway. 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 Lā‘ie, 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 (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: 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 Lā‘ie, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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