Origin
Pearl City, HI
Evening in Pearl City on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl City, 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
20m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearl City, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 11.3 miles between Pearl City and Honolulu, expect a quick transit of roughly 20 minutes. This short excursion is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the island of Oahu. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares including HI 78, Kamehameha Highway, and I H1 to reach your destination. Because the two locations are within the same Hawaii region, you can treat this as a simple, straightforward connection rather than a long-distance expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pali Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Acacia Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
HI 78
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl City, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on this road
309 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
262 ft
·
26 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Kuala Street
446 ft
·
24 sec
·
Kuala Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Acacia Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Acacia Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto HI 99
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
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.
7
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
10
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
12
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
13
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
14
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
15
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
16
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kuala Street
Turn left onto Kuala Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Acacia Road
Turn left onto Acacia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
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
Honolulu, HI
Evening in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
83°F
Scattered Rain Showers
SSE 3 to 9 mph
40% 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
20m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with heavier traffic arteries. Roughly 45% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and slower-paced urban navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on HI 78, which spans 5.1 miles of the trip. As you transition from Pearl City toward the city center, the character of the road shifts from suburban flow to the more structured environment of I H1. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic exploration, keeping you focused on the road as you make your way into Honolulu.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on HI 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Kuala Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Acacia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pearl City, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
I H201 East
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 5.1 miles on HI 78. 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Kuala Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Acacia Road): 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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