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Waianae, HI Road Trips

Drivers starting from Waianae, HI have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Hawaii. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Waianae, HI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

50.8 mi

Kahuku, HI

Quickest Drive

24m

Makakilo City, HI

Plan Around Waianae, HI

Trips from Waianae, HI

Driving from Waianae, HI

Expect an average of 24 miles and about 43m behind the wheel when leaving Waianae, HI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 39 miles (1h 7m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Waianae, HI include Kahalu‘u, HI (39.4 mi, 1h 7m), Mililani Town, HI (23 mi, 41m), Waipio, HI (20.4 mi, 36m), and Kapolei, HI (13.2 mi, 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in HI currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 24-mile trip from Waianae, HI, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Waianae, HI and 10 routes heading into Waianae, HI, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 39 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waianae, HI covers 39 miles and takes approximately 1h 7m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Waianae, HI runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Waianae, HI costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waianae, HI include Kahalu‘u, HI, Mililani Town, HI, Waipio, HI and Kapolei, HI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Waianae, HI by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

12,907

Median Income

$84,766

Median Home Value

$487,200

Median Age

36.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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