Origin
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hālawa Heights, HI to Mā‘ili, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Mā‘ili, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hālawa Heights to Mā‘ili covers 23.4 miles, making this an ideal day trip that fits easily into a single afternoon. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, provided traffic remains steady. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this transit across Hawaii. You will navigate via Halawa Heights Road, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and Farrington Highway to complete the journey. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time. This route is a straightforward connection between two distinct areas, serving as a practical link for your island travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Farrington Highway | 8.6 mi | 17m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liopolo Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hulumanu Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
— 13.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and Mā‘ili, 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
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
6
Turn left onto Ulune Street
414 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H-1 West: Pearl City
8
Merge onto I H1
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I H1
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Toward Waianae
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on HI 93
8.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Farrington Highway
11
Turn right onto Liopolo Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Liopolo Street
12
Arrive at destination
Liopolo Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.5 — 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
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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
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ulune Street
Turn left onto Ulune Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge onto I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway toward Waianae
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Waianae
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mā‘ili, HI
Afternoon in Mā‘ili on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
85°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
14 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
38m 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 driving experience that transitions from local roads to faster freeway segments. Roughly 56% of your trip takes place on highways, providing a balanced pace throughout the 23.4-mile span. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, where you will cover 13.1 miles of the total distance. As you move from the initial local streets onto the freeway and eventually transition to Farrington Highway, the rhythm of the drive shifts noticeably. Staying alert is key, as the road character changes from suburban access to higher-speed transit and back again during your 38-minute commute.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Nahiolea Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (Ulune Street): 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.
On the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to Mā‘ili, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Waianae along the way.
Waianae
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I H1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 13.1 miles on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway. 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 Mā‘ili, 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 0.6 miles (Ulune Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mā‘ili, 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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