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Trip from Hālawa Heights, HI to Waimānalo Beach, HI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

19.9 mi

32 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

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hālawa Heights, HI, HI

Hālawa Heights, HI

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census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Waimānalo Beach, HI

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Trip Overview

This 19.9-mile drive from Hālawa Heights to Waimānalo Beach in Hawaii is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 36 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using the John A. Burns Freeway, Kalaniana’ole Highway, and Kamehameha Highway, with a substantial 52% of the journey on these main roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $4, making it an economical option. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and with no recommended stops, you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently. It's a straightforward journey within the same region, perfect for a quick excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John A. Burns Freeway 10.2 mi 14m
Kalaniana’ole Highway 6.8 mi 14m
Kamehameha Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Kahuapaani Street 0.2 mi <1m
Halawa Heights Road 0.2 mi <1m
Moanalua Freeway 0.2 mi <1m
Kalanianaole Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Nahiolea Street 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 Hālawa Heights, HI and Waimānalo Beach, 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

10 mi · 14 min · John A. Burns Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Kaneohe
11

Turn right onto HI 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kamehameha Highway
12

Turn left onto HI 61

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Kalanianaole Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on HI 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
14

Continue on HI 72

5.2 mi · 11 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Alaihi Street

331 ft · 20 sec · Alaihi Street
16

Turn right onto Oluolu Street

102 ft · 4 sec · Oluolu Street
17

Arrive at destination

Oluolu Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.2 — 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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Iwaiwa Street

Turn right onto Iwaiwa 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.18 one way

$8.36 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.61 $4.39 $8.79
premium $5.80 $4.55 $9.09
diesel $5.60 $4.39 $8.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 15, 2026

Origin

Hālawa Heights, HI

Evening in Hālawa Heights on Tuesday

Local time

8:24 PM

HST

Current temp

83°F

Rain Showers Likely

NE 32 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Hurricane Warning

Hurricane Warning issued August 15 at 11:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Tropical Storm Warning

Tropical Storm Warning issued August 15 at 11:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Destination

Waimānalo Beach, HI

Evening in Waimānalo Beach on Tuesday

Local time

8:24 PM

HST

Current temp

81°F

Rain Showers Likely

ENE 9 to 13 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Hurricane Warning

Hurricane Warning issued August 15 at 11:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Tropical Storm Warning

Tropical Storm Warning issued August 15 at 11:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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

2 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

36m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending freeway speeds with more local road conditions. Over half of the 19.9 miles, specifically 52%, will be on main highways, offering a chance to cover ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on the John A. Burns Freeway, allowing for a sustained period of consistent driving. As you progress, the route transitions, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel rather than a monotonous grind. This dynamic nature makes the drive engaging for its relatively short duration.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 19.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Iwaiwa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,845 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

1,966 ft

Total Descent

2,196 ft

Highest Point

1,845 ft

~7.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,830 ft

Notable High Points

1,845 ft at ~7.1 miles +1,182 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hālawa Heights, HI and Waimānalo Beach, HI, road signs point toward I H3 East: Kaneohe and Kaneohe.

I H3 East: Kaneohe

1.2 mi in | ~3m

Kaneohe

11.7 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Arriving in Waimānalo Beach, HI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 10.2 miles on John A. Burns Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Waimānalo Beach, 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 0.2 miles (Iwaiwa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point.

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 Waimānalo Beach, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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