Origin
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Tuesday
Local time
12:41 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hālawa Heights to Lā‘ie covers 33.5 miles, a distance typically requiring about 1 hour and 9 minutes of driving time. Since this trek is easily manageable in a single day, you can comfortably make it a round trip without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via the John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway, and Kamehameha Highway to reach your destination on the North Shore. Budgeting around $7 for fuel will cover your transit needs for this route. It is a straightforward trip that links urban regions to the coastal charm of Lā‘ie, making it an efficient way to transition between different parts of the island.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 26% of the journey consists of highway travel, the rest of the route transitions into more technical local road segments. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.1 miles while navigating the Kamehameha Highway. The personality of this drive shifts as you leave the freeway, moving from faster, open lanes into the more frequent turns characteristic of the local highway network. Be prepared to adjust your speed consistently as the road character changes throughout the 33.5-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kamehameha Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,032 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
1,910 ft
Total Descent
2,149 ft
Highest Point
2,032 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,025 ft
Notable High Points
2,032 ft at ~7.2 miles
+1,536 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Nahiolea Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Nahiolea Street
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Turn left onto HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneoh...
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9
Toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
Kahekili Highway
10.8 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 17.1 mi | 36m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and Lā‘ie, HI.
1
Start on Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
2
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Nahiolea Street
3
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
19 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
4
Turn left onto HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Halawa Heights Road
5
Continue on Kahuapaani Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I H201
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Moanalua Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I H3
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
11
Merge onto HI 63
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Likelike Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Kahekili Highway
13
Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on HI 83
17 mi
·
36 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
15
Continue on 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 83
16
Turn left onto Naniloa Loop
388 ft
·
15 sec
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Naniloa Loop
17
Turn right onto Iosepa Street
362 ft
·
21 sec
·
Iosepa Street
18
Turn left onto Moana Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Moana Street
19
Arrive at destination
Moana Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip lodging. Since the route involves zero formal stops in our data, you should handle all fueling and restroom needs before you leave Hālawa Heights or upon your arrival in Lā‘ie. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, staying alert is essential for a smooth arrival. Use the 1 hour and 9 minute duration as a baseline, but keep in mind that local traffic patterns can influence your actual transit time. Prioritize steady pacing during the 17.1-mile stretch on Kamehameha Highway to maintain a comfortable flow as you head toward the coast.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.8 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.5 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lā‘ie, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hālawa Heights, HI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hālawa Heights, HI
This is one driving day of about 33.5 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kamehameha Highway for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Hālawa Heights, HI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lā‘ie, HI
The final approach into Lā‘ie, HI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lā‘ie, HI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $6.02 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lā‘ie, HI
Afternoon in Lā‘ie on Tuesday
Local time
12:41 PM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
1h 9m 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 Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI covers 33.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kamehameha Highway, John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to Lā‘ie, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
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