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Trip from Village Park, 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

32m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Village Park, HI, HI

Village Park, HI

Tài Nguyễn Văn

census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Waianae, HI

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Trip Overview

Village Park, HI to Waianae, HI is 17.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Farrington Highway and Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip within the state of Hawaii, connecting two points on Oahu. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to manage, making it a straightforward option for getting from one area to another without a significant time commitment. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a brief exploration of the local landscape.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Farrington Highway 10.2 mi 20m
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway 5.1 mi 6m
Kupuohi Street 0.6 mi 1m
Kunia Road 0.2 mi <1m
Anonui Street 0.2 mi <1m
Kupuna Loop <0.1 mi <1m
Hakea Street <0.1 mi <1m
Halehau Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Farrington Highway — 10.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village Park, HI and Waianae, HI.

1

Start on Hoohele Street

159 ft · 13 sec · Hoohele Street
2

Turn left onto Halehau Street

230 ft · 11 sec · Halehau Street
3

Turn right onto Hakea Street

334 ft · 17 sec · Hakea Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto Anonui Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Anonui Street
5

Turn left onto Kupuohi Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kupuohi Street
6

Turn right onto Kupuna Loop

409 ft · 11 sec · Kupuna Loop
7

Turn left onto HI 750

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Kunia Road
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I H1 West: Makakilo, Kapolei, Waianae
9

Merge onto I H1

5.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on HI 93

10 mi · 20 min · Farrington Highway
11

Arrive at destination

HI 93

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Halehau Street

Turn left onto Halehau Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hakea Street

Turn right onto Hakea Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Anonui Street

At end of road, turn right onto Anonui Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Kupuohi Street

Turn left onto Kupuohi Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m 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

$3.71 one way

$7.41 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.79 $3.90 $7.79
premium $5.98 $4.03 $8.05
diesel $5.61 $3.78 $7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.80 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Village Park, HI

Afternoon in Village Park on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

HST

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waianae, HI

Afternoon in Waianae on Saturday

Local time

3:21 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

32m 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 route features a 30% highway share, indicating a blend of faster travel and local road navigation. You'll encounter stretches on Farrington Highway, including one continuous segment of 10.2 miles, which offers a more direct path. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' meaning you'll likely transition between different types of roads. Be prepared for the character of the drive to change as you move between the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway and local streets.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 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?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Halehau Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Halehau Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hakea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Anonui Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Village Park, HI and Waianae, HI, road signs point toward I H1 West: Makakilo and Kapolei.

I H1 West: Makakilo

1.2 mi in | ~3m

Kapolei

1.2 mi in | ~3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

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: near the start (Halehau Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hakea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Anonui Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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