Origin
Kaneohe, HI
Afternoon in Kaneohe on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaneohe, 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
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaneohe, HI
Jess Loiterton
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Spanning just 10.5 miles, this efficient trip from Kaneohe to Hālawa Heights is a quick 19-minute journey across the island. Since the entire route is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. You can expect to spend about $2 on fuel for this commute, making it a very budget-friendly transit option. The path connects two distinct areas within Hawaii, moving you swiftly between the windward side and the central region. Because the duration is so short, this drive serves as a straightforward, no-nonsense connection between your origin and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Burns Freeway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hulumanu Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John A. Burns Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaneohe, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on HI 83
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
2
Turn left onto HI 63; HI 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Likelike Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
4
Merge onto I H3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Ulune Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
9
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
10
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
11
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
12
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.4 — 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
|
~0m in
|
HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway
Turn left onto HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
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 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Kahuapaani Street
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Iwaiwa Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Hulumanu Street
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.55 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
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.
Destination
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
HST
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Rain Showers
S 5 to 8 mph
43% chance
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
1 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
19m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 72% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the John A. Burns Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.6 miles. The route utilizes both the Likelike Highway and Kamehameha Highway to bridge the distance between Kaneohe and Hālawa Heights. Expect a fast-paced experience rather than a winding backroad tour, as the infrastructure is designed for direct travel. Behind the wheel, you'll find the transition between these major roads happens rapidly, keeping the drive feeling consistent and steady from start to finish.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on John A. Burns Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John A. Burns Freeway and Likelike Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike 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 10.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (Kahuapaani Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,214 ft
94 ft
Total Climb
2,233 ft
Total Descent
2,135 ft
Highest Point
2,214 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,120 ft
Notable High Points
2,214 ft at ~3.8 miles
+1,251 ft prominence
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 Kaneohe, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor, Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith and Aiea.
I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Stadium
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Halawa
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Camp Smith
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Aiea
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on John A. Burns Freeway. 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 (HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (Kahuapaani 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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