Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Nanawale Estates, HI
Mike Norris
Hawaiian Paradise Park to Nanawale Estates is 12.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road and Kaloli Drive, 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 Big Island. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more local feel than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transfer or exploring the immediate Pāhoa area. Given the minimal driving time, you have plenty of flexibility to start your day whenever you're ready.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Kaloli Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Pāhoa Bypass Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kapoho Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nanawale Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kehau Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 13th Avenue | 0.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI and Nanawale Estates, HI.
Start on 13th Avenue
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
At end of road, turn left onto 130
Enter roundabout onto 130
Continue on 130
Enter roundabout onto 130
Continue on 130
Turn left onto 132
Turn left onto Nanawale Boulevard
Turn left onto Kehau Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto 130 / Pāhoa Bypass Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto 132 / Kapoho Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.28 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $5.46 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Afternoon in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Nanawale Estates on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 consists entirely of surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll navigate through local streets, with the longest continuous stretch being 5.4 miles along Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. The drive involves using Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road, Kaloli Drive, and Pāhoa Bypass Road. Expect a pace consistent with local traffic and community roads.
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 0.2 miles in near Kaloli Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m 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 0.2 miles (Kaloli Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
263 ft
Highest Point
671 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
527 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09...
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Pahoa, HI
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: We-Mo 10:30-19:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: hawaiian
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Guest_house
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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