Origin
Mākaha, HI
Afternoon in Mākaha on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mākaha, 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
51m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mākaha, HI
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Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Spanning 27.8 miles, this route connects Mākaha to Hālawa Heights in about 51 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, the drive is quite economical for a quick transition between these two Hawaii locations. You will primarily utilize Farrington Highway, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and Kamehameha Highway to complete your journey. Because the route is relatively short, it offers a practical way to navigate across the region without overcommitting your time. Whether you are commuting or heading out for an errand, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 11.9 mi | 25m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| HI 78 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pokai Bay Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lahaina Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kaahumanu Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mākaha, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on Jade Street
140 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jade Street
2
Turn right onto Lahaina Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lahaina Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Makaha Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Makaha Valley Road
4
Turn left onto HI 93
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Highway
5
Turn right onto Waianae Valley Road
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
Waianae Valley Road
6
Continue on Pokai Bay Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pokai Bay Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto HI 93
10 mi
·
20 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on I H1
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
12
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
13
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp onto HI 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Halawa Heights
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
19
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
20
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
21
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
22
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
HI 93 / Farrington Highway
At end of road, turn right onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
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 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
9
23.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
8
27 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Halawa Heights
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Halawa Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.05 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:21 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
1 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
51m 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?
Expect a mixed drive that transitions from local roads to faster highway segments. You will spend about 41% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel. The longest stretch you will encounter is an 11.9-mile segment along Farrington Highway, which serves as the backbone of the first leg of your trip. As you move from the coastal feel of Mākaha toward the more developed Hālawa Heights, the road character shifts from the initial highway stretches to the integrated flow of Kamehameha Highway. This combination ensures you aren't stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, keeping the driving experience varied as you progress through the 51-minute transit.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Farrington Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3.1 miles in near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
259 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
259 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
248 ft
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 Mākaha, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward Waimalu, Pearlridge, I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
Waimalu
23.6 mi in
|
~43m
Pearlridge
23.6 mi in
|
~43m
I H201 East
25.9 mi in
|
~47m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
25.9 mi in
|
~47m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 11.9 miles on Farrington Highway. 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 3.1 miles (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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