Origin
Mākaha, HI
Afternoon in Mākaha on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mākaha, HI to Honolulu, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mākaha to Honolulu covers 34.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily reach the capital without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Farrington Highway, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and HI 78 to complete the journey. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this transit is an efficient way to move across the island. Since both the origin and destination are located within Hawaii, you will experience a localized drive that connects the quieter outskirts of Mākaha to the bustling environment of Honolulu.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 11.9 mi | 25m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pokai Bay Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lahaina Street | 0.5 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 Honolulu, 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
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
18
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
20
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
21
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
22
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
23
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
24
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Mākaha, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 32 — 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
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
HI 78
Take the ramp onto HI 78 toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
7
32 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| premium | $5.98 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Waipio, HI
17 mi in
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
8 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
1h 1m 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 mixed drive transitions through varying road conditions as you head toward the city. You will spend about 45% of your trip on highways, balancing local stretches with more efficient transit routes. Be prepared for the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey, which spans 11.9 miles along Farrington Highway. As you progress, the road environment shifts from the initial surface streets onto faster freeway connections. Expect a changing pace as you move from the more relaxed, lower-traffic areas of your starting point into the denser, more structured flow of the freeway system leading into Honolulu.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 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?
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 3.1 miles in near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 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
217 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
206 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 Honolulu, 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 Honolulu, 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 Honolulu, 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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