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Trip from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

28m

Distance

14 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hālawa Heights, HI, HI

Hālawa Heights, HI

Mike Norris

Downtown ‘Ewa Beach, HI, HI

‘Ewa Beach, HI

Brady Knoll

Trip Overview

The drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 14 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nahiolea Street, Iwaiwa Street, Halawa Heights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nahiolea Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nahiolea Street
Iwaiwa Street
Halawa Heights Road
Kahuapaani Street
Ulune Street
I H-1 West
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Waipahu

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Nahiolea Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and ‘Ewa Beach, HI.

1

Start on Hulumanu Street

381 ft · 19 sec · Hulumanu Street
2

Turn right onto Nahiolea Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Nahiolea Street
3

Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street

351 ft · 19 sec · Iwaiwa Street
4

Turn left onto Halawa Heights Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Halawa Heights Road
5

Continue on Kahuapaani Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Kahuapaani Street
6

Turn left onto Ulune Street

413 ft · 18 sec · Ulune Street
7

Take the ramp straight toward I H-1 West: Pearl City

1.0 mi · 2 min · I H-1 West: Pearl City
8

Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

3.6 mi · 4 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Waipahu

0.4 mi · 1 min · Waipahu
10

Turn straight onto Farrington Highway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Farrington Highway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Farrington Highway

3.0 mi · 5 min · Farrington Highway
12

Take the ramp slight left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Fort Weaver Road

4.4 mi · 10 min · Fort Weaver Road
14

Turn left onto North Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Road
15

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.03 one way

$6.07 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.79 $3.19 $6.38
premium $5.98 $3.30 $6.59
diesel $5.61 $3.09 $6.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hālawa Heights, HI

Evening in Hālawa Heights on Thursday

Local time

6:44 PM

HST

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

‘Ewa Beach, HI

Evening in ‘Ewa Beach on Thursday

Local time

6:44 PM

HST

Current temp

72°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

1 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

28m 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 ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 14 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nahiolea Street, Iwaiwa Street, Halawa Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $3.03 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.
The drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hālawa Heights, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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