Origin
He‘eia, HI
Evening in He‘eia on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
HST
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from He‘eia, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
He‘eia, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
This 11.8-mile drive from He‘eia to Hālawa Heights is a quick trip, estimated to take just 21 minutes, making it perfect for a single day's adventure. You'll primarily navigate via John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway, and Likelike Highway, with about 65% of the journey on main roads. Given its short distance, you won't need an overnight stop; instead, you can focus on enjoying the local scenery. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover this relatively inexpensive excursion. The experience is largely highway-focused, offering a straightforward transit between these two locations within Hawaii.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 65% of this 11.8-mile route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on the John A. Burns Freeway, indicating periods of consistent speed. You'll transition between John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway, and Likelike Highway, suggesting a mix of well-maintained, likely faster-paced roads. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than extensive scenic detours, allowing you to cover the distance quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John A. Burns Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John A. Burns Freeway and Kahekili Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 83 / Kahekili Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Kahuapaani Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Depart onto HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
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 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Kahuapaani Street
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Iwaiwa Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Hulumanu Street
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between He‘eia, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor, Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith and Aiea.
I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Stadium
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
Halawa
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
Camp Smith
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
Aiea
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Burns Freeway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Kahekili Highway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hulumanu Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John A. Burns Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between He‘eia, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on HI 83
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto HI 63
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Likelike Highway
3
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
4
Merge onto I H3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Ulune Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
9
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
10
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
11
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
12
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.11 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hālawa Heights, HI
Evening in Hālawa Heights on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
HST
Current temp
71°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
6 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
21m 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 He‘eia, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI covers 11.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway, Likelike Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from He‘eia, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Kahuapaani Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between He‘eia, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor, Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith and Aiea.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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