Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Mike Norris
Hawaiian Beaches, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI is 12.6 miles and takes about 26m via Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Hawaii region, connecting two communities on the island. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's an ideal connector for exploring either Hawaiian Beaches or Hawaiian Paradise Park further. You'll want to budget a little time for local exploration rather than the drive itself.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Kahakai Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Kaloli Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Kahala Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 13th Avenue | 0.2 mi | 2m |
| Pāhoa Bypass Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kaku Street | 0.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Beaches, HI and Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.
Start on Kaku Street
Turn slight left onto Kahala Street
Turn right onto Kahakai Boulevard
Continue on Kahakai Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto 130
Enter roundabout onto 130
Continue on 130
Enter roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Turn right onto Kaloli Drive
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Kahakai Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 130 / Pāhoa Bypass Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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 Hawaiian Beaches on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
HST
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
HST
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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.
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 5.4 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. Expect a consistent, local cruising feel throughout the drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Kahakai Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Kahakai Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (130 / Pāhoa Bypass Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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