Origin
‘Ewa Beach, HI
Afternoon in ‘Ewa Beach on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from ‘Ewa Beach, HI to Honolulu, HI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
‘Ewa Beach, HI
Brady Knoll
Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from ‘Ewa Beach to Honolulu covers a modest 20-mile stretch that typically takes about 37 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize a combination of Fort Weaver Road, Farrington Highway, and HI 78 to navigate between these two points. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire journey. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the route offers a straightforward connection across the region without the need for extensive planning or complex logistics.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This 20-mile trek presents a mixed driving profile that balances local roads with faster highway segments. Approximately 31% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a change of pace from the slower-moving streets near the start. You should be prepared for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles occurring on HI 78, which offers the most consistent driving rhythm of the trip. As you transition from the neighborhood feel of ‘Ewa Beach toward the urban environment of Honolulu, you will notice the road character shift from local thoroughfares to more structured highway lanes. Expect a functional drive that requires your attention as the road infrastructure evolves along the way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
HI 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
213 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
213 ft
~14.3 mi in
Elevation Range
199 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
HI 78
Take the ramp onto HI 78 toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between ‘Ewa Beach, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H1 East: Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge and I H201 East.
I H1 East: Honolulu
7.5 mi in
|
~16m
Waimalu
9.5 mi in
|
~19m
Pearlridge
9.5 mi in
|
~19m
I H201 East
11.8 mi in
|
~23m
|
via HI 78
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Fort Weaver Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Farrington Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
HI 78
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ewa Beach, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on North Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Road
2
Turn right onto HI 76
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Fort Weaver Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 5
Toward HI 7101: Waipahu
4
Turn straight onto HI 7101
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H1 East: Honolulu
6
Merge onto I H1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
10
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
11
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto HI 78
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
16
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
18
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
19
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
20
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
21
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
22
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.67 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Honolulu, HI covers 20 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are HI 78, Fort Weaver Road, Farrington Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $4.33 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between ‘Ewa Beach, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H1 East: Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge and I H201 East.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 13 ft to 213 ft elevation with about 346 ft of total climbing.
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