Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waianae, HI
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Mokulēia, HI
Mike Norris
Waianae to Mokulēia is 37.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Farrington Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Hawaii, offering a coastal drive that transitions from busier roadways to more open stretches. You'll experience a mix of environments as you navigate the island's western and northern shores. Consider this route for a straightforward excursion when you want a manageable drive with a clear destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 13.1 mi | 26m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Veteran's Memorial Freeway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Kaukonahua Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Wilikina Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Olohio Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Crozier Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Mokulēia, HI.
Start on HI 93
Continue on I H1
Take the exit
Merge onto I H2
Turn straight onto HI 99
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 803
Turn straight onto Kaukonahua Road
Continue on HI 930
Enter roundabout onto HI 930
Continue on HI 930
Turn right onto Olohio Street
At end of road, turn left onto Crozier Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Waianae, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I H2 North: Miliani, Wahiawa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I H2 / Veteran's Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 803 / Wilikina Drive toward Waialua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto HI 930 / Farrington Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$8.51 one way
$17.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.03 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $6.22 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Waianae on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
HST
Current temp
88°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Mokulēia on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
HST
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
75°F
Waipio, HI
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is a mixed bag, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Farrington Highway, covering 13.1 miles before transitioning to surface roads. Expect some urban merging as you leave the Waianae area and then a more open feel as you head north. The transition from freeway to surface roads will be noticeable as you progress along the coast.
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 HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 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 (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I H2 / Veteran's Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,096 ft
Total Descent
1,096 ft
Highest Point
929 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
917 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waianae, HI and Mokulēia, HI, road signs point toward I H2 North: Miliani, Wahiawa and Waialua.
I H2 North: Miliani
Wahiawa
Waialua
Wai`anae is on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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