Origin
Hau‘ula, HI
Afternoon in Hau‘ula on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
HST
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hau‘ula, 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
1h 1m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hau‘ula, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hau‘ula to Honolulu covers a 29.1-mile span that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. Since this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via Kamehameha Highway, Likelike Highway, and Kahekili Highway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an affordable way to transition from the coast to the city. While the drive is straightforward, expect a turn-heavy experience that keeps you engaged throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 14.8 mi | 31m |
| Likelike Highway | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North School Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pali Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 14.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hau‘ula, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on HI 83
15 mi
·
31 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
2
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto HI 63
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Likelike Highway
4
Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North School Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Liliha Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Liliha Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto HI 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
8
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
9
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
10
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
11
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
12
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Liliha Street
Turn right onto Liliha Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
HI 98 / North Vineyard Boulevard
Turn left onto HI 98 / North Vineyard Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.61 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:18 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
16 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
1h 1m 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 technical, turn-heavy local drive that favors concentration over high-speed cruising. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 29.1-mile distance. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.8 miles while traveling along Kamehameha Highway. The personality of the road shifts as you transition between these three specific highways, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Kamehameha Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near HI 83 / Kahekili Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 14.8 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (Liliha Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
687 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
734 ft
Total Descent
725 ft
Highest Point
687 ft
~22.9 mi in
Elevation Range
679 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Kamehameha Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.8 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (Liliha 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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