Origin
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honolulu, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honolulu, HI
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Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Honolulu to Hālawa Heights is 7.8 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Moanalua Freeway, Lunalilo Freeway, and North Vineyard Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the state of Hawaii, making it a convenient local drive. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between freeway speeds and more urban road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick commute or a simple hop between two points on Oahu. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moanalua Freeway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Lunalilo Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nuuanu Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moanalua Freeway
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
271 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn left onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richards Street
4
Turn right onto Queen Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Queen Street
5
Continue on Queen Street
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
6
Turn straight onto Bethel Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bethel Street
7
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Nuuanu Avenue
9
Turn left onto HI 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on HI 98
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Halona Street
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
12
Merge onto I H1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lunalilo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I H1
494 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lunalilo Freeway
Exit 19B
Toward I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 19B
Toward I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea
15
Continue on I H201
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Moanalua Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1E; 1D
Toward I H3 East: Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith, Kaneohe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1E
Toward Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on Ulune Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
21
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
22
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
23
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
24
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19B
Toward I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I H3 East: Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith, Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1E; 1D
Toward I H3 East: Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith, K...
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1E
Toward Stadium Halawa, Camp Smith
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Kahuapaani Street
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $5.98 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
HST
Current temp
71°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
9 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
15m 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?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches of the Moanalua Freeway and Lunalilo Freeway, which allow for steady travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 2.9 miles on the Moanalua Freeway, providing a good opportunity to maintain a consistent speed. As you approach Hālawa Heights, the roads may become more urban, requiring adjustments in speed and attention to local traffic. Expect a blend of faster freeway driving and more typical city road conditions.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Moanalua Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Honolulu, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport, I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea, I H3 East: Stadium Halawa and Camp Smith - among others.
I H1 West: Fort Shafter
2 mi in
|
~4m
Airport
2 mi in
|
~4m
I H201 West: Fort Shafter
3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I H1
Aiea
3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I H1
I H3 East: Stadium Halawa
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Camp Smith
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Kaneohe
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Stadium Halawa
6.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 2.9 miles on Moanalua Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hālawa Heights, 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 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hālawa Heights, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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