Origin
Mākaha Valley, HI
Afternoon in Mākaha Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mākaha Valley, 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
52m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mākaha Valley, HI
Mike Norris
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mākaha Valley to Hālawa Heights is a straightforward 28.5-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major arteries, specifically utilizing Farrington Highway, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and Kamehameha Highway. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this transit between these two Hawaii locations. This route is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion, making it a stress-free option for your itinerary. Whether you are commuting or heading toward a new destination, the trip offers a manageable pace that avoids the exhaustion of cross-country travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 11.9 mi | 25m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Makaha Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| HI 78 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pokai Bay Street | 0.6 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 Valley, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Makaha Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Makaha Valley Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto HI 93
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Highway
4
Turn right onto Waianae Valley Road
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
Waianae Valley Road
5
Continue on Pokai Bay Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pokai Bay Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto HI 93
10 mi
·
20 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on I H1
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
11
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
12
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Halawa Heights
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
18
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
19
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
20
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
21
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
24.4 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
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
52m 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 varied driving experience as you transition from the coastal feel of Mākaha Valley toward the more developed Hālawa Heights area. This route is defined by a mixed profile, with roughly 40% of your time spent on highways where you can maintain steady momentum. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous travel while navigating 11.9 miles along Farrington Highway. As you progress, the road environment shifts from local lanes onto the more structured flow of the Queen Liliʻuokalani and Kamehameha Highways. The drive balances the necessity of freeway speed with the reality of navigating through regional corridors, keeping the experience engaging without being overly technical behind the wheel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 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 3.8 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
247 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
435 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
~28.5 mi in
Elevation Range
236 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 Valley, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward Waimalu, Pearlridge, I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
Waimalu
24.4 mi in
|
~44m
Pearlridge
24.4 mi in
|
~44m
I H201 East
26.6 mi in
|
~48m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
26.6 mi in
|
~48m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 3.8 miles (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 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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