Honolulu, HI Road Trips

Honolulu, HI serves as a quiet starting point in Hawaii, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Honolulu, HI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

35.7 mi

Mākaha, HI

Quickest Drive

15m

‘Aiea, HI

Plan Around Honolulu, HI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Honolulu, HI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kahuku, HI to Honolulu, HI 35.3 mi · 1h 15m Mākaha, HI to Honolulu, HI 34.1 mi · 1h 1m Waialua, HI to Honolulu, HI 29.7 mi · 51m Hau‘ula, HI to Honolulu, HI 29.1 mi · 1h 1m

Continue From Honolulu, HI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Honolulu, HI to Mākaha, HI 35.7 mi · 1h 2m Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI 35.5 mi · 1h 16m Honolulu, HI to Lā‘ie, HI 32.3 mi · 1h 9m Honolulu, HI to Mā‘ili, HI 31.3 mi · 49m

Trips from Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI to Mākaha, HI

35.7 mi 1h 2m

Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI

35.5 mi 1h 16m

Honolulu, HI to Lā‘ie, HI

32.3 mi 1h 9m

Honolulu, HI to Mā‘ili, HI

31.3 mi 49m

Honolulu, HI to Wahiawā, HI

22.7 mi 36m

Honolulu, HI to Mililani Town, HI

18.9 mi 33m

Honolulu, HI to Waimānalo Beach, HI

15.3 mi 32m

Honolulu, HI to Pearl City, HI

12.6 mi 22m

Honolulu, HI to Maunawili, HI

9.2 mi 20m

Driving from Honolulu, HI

Expect an average of 24 miles and about 44m behind the wheel when leaving Honolulu, HI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 36 miles (1h 16m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Honolulu, HI most often head toward Mākaha, HI (35.7 mi, 1h 2m), Kahuku, HI (35.5 mi, 1h 16m), Lā‘ie, HI (32.3 mi, 1h 9m), Mā‘ili, HI (31.3 mi, 49m), and Wahiawā, HI (22.7 mi, 36m). 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 Honolulu, HI, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Honolulu, HI and 10 routes heading into Honolulu, HI, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 36 miles.

The longest mapped route from Honolulu, HI covers 36 miles and takes approximately 1h 16m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Honolulu, HI runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 44m. 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 Honolulu, 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 Honolulu, HI include Mākaha, HI, Kahuku, HI, Lā‘ie, HI and Mā‘ili, HI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.