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Trip from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Nanawale Estates, HI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

12.1 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, HI

Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI

Mike Norris

Downtown Nanawale Estates, HI, HI

Nanawale Estates, HI

Mike Norris

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road — 5.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI and Nanawale Estates, HI.

1

Start on 13th Avenue

0.2 mi · 2 min · 13th Avenue
2

Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

2.4 mi · 5 min · Kaloli Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto 130

2.4 mi · 3 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
4

Enter roundabout onto 130

90 ft · 1 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
5

Continue on 130

2.9 mi · 4 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
6

Enter roundabout onto 130

119 ft · 4 sec · Pāhoa Bypass Road
7

Continue on 130

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pāhoa Bypass Road
8

Turn left onto 132

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kapoho Road
9

Turn left onto Nanawale Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Nanawale Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Kehau Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kehau Road
11

Arrive at destination

Kehau Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Kaloli Drive

Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

Navigation decision point

4
2.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

At end of road, turn left onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Navigation decision point

4
5 mi into trip | ~11m in | 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Enter roundabout onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
8 mi into trip | ~16m in | 130 / Pāhoa Bypass Road

Enter roundabout onto 130 / Pāhoa Bypass Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
9.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | 132 / Kapoho Road

Turn left onto 132 / Kapoho Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.68 one way

$5.37 round trip

$5.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.95 $2.84 $5.67
premium $6.10 $2.91 $5.81
diesel $5.35 $2.55 $5.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI

Morning in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Wednesday

Local time

10:52 AM

HST

Current temp

66°F

Occasional Rain Showers

E 3 to 9 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Destination

Nanawale Estates, HI

Morning in Nanawale Estates on Wednesday

Local time

10:52 AM

HST

Current temp

68°F

Chance Rain Showers

ENE 6 to 9 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m 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?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

671 ft 144 ft

Total Climb

536 ft

Total Descent

263 ft

Highest Point

671 ft

~9.5 mi in

Elevation Range

527 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. 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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nanawale Estates, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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