Origin
‘Ewa Beach, HI
Evening in ‘Ewa Beach on Thursday
Local time
7:40 PM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Waianae, HI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
‘Ewa Beach, HI
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Waianae, HI
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Trip Overview
The drive from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Waianae, HI covers 17.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farrington Highway, Geiger Road, Fort Weaver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Farrington Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farrington Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Geiger Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Fort Barrette Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road
Turn right onto HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Geiger Road
Turn left onto Geiger Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Fort Barrette Road
Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward HI 93 West: Waianae
Navigation decision point
Toward HI 93 West: Waianae
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.2 mi | 20m |
| Geiger Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Fort Weaver Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kapolei Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fort Barrette Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kalaeloa Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ewa Beach, HI and Waianae, HI.
1
Start on North Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Road
2
Turn right onto HI 76
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Weaver Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Geiger Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Geiger Road
4
Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
6
Continue on Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
7
Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fort Barrette Road
8
Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kapolei Parkway
9
Turn right onto HI 95
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kalaeloa Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward HI 93 West: Waianae
11
Continue on HI 93
10 mi
·
20 min
·
Farrington Highway
12
Arrive at destination
HI 93
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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.
Destination
Waianae, HI
Evening in Waianae on Thursday
Local time
7:40 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
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Waianae, HI covers 17.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farrington Highway, Geiger Road, Fort Weaver Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from ‘Ewa Beach, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Geiger Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Fort Barrette Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Waianae, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
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