Origin
Pearl City, HI
Afternoon in Pearl City on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl City, HI to Waianae, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Waianae, HI
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Trip Overview
This 20-mile drive from Pearl City to Waianae in Hawaii is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 34 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Farrington Highway, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and Kuala Street, with a significant portion on well-maintained roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a very economical excursion. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, reflecting the transition between different areas within Hawaii.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.2 mi | 20m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Kuala Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl City, HI and Waianae, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kuala Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto Kamehameha Highway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
5
Take the ramp
196 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I H1 West, I H2 North: Waianae, Mililani, Wahiawa
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I H1 West: Waianae
7
Merge onto I H1
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on HI 93
10 mi
·
20 min
·
Farrington Highway
9
Arrive at destination
HI 93
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.2 — 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kuala Street
Turn left onto Kuala Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I H1 West, I H2 North: Waianae, Mililani, Wahiawa
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I H1 West, I H2 North: Waianae, Mililani...
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I H1 West: Waianae
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I H1 West: Waianae
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge onto I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.67 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Waianae, HI
Afternoon in Waianae on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
HST
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
34m 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?
The personality of this drive is a blend of highway and local road conditions, as indicated by its 43% highway share. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.2 miles along Farrington Highway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a dynamic experience, transitioning from potentially faster-paced freeway sections to more local street driving as you approach your destination. This variety means you'll need to adjust your driving style throughout the 20-mile trip.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Farrington Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 20 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
262 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
182 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
262 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 10.2 miles on Farrington Highway. 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Kuala Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: 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 Waianae, 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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