Origin
Honolulu, HI
Late night in Honolulu on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honolulu, HI to He‘eia, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honolulu, HI
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He‘eia, HI
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Trip Overview
This 12.1-mile drive from Honolulu to He‘eia, Hawaii, is a quick trip that takes about 24 minutes, making it perfect for a single day's adventure. You'll mainly navigate Likelike Highway and Kahekili Highway, with a short portion on North School Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is an accessible option for exploring the Hawaiian region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than a straightforward cruise. It's a compact journey, ideal for a leisurely exploration without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 12.1-mile route, with no highway driving contributing to the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along Likelike Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. As you transition onto Kahekili Highway and North School Street, the character of the drive shifts, becoming more intricate with frequent turns. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, it’s a more engaged experience that requires your attention to navigate the local road network effectively. You'll feel connected to the local environment as you maneuver through these areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Likelike Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
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 12.1 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Richards Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Queen Street): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Richards Street
Turn left onto Richards Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Queen Street
Turn right onto Queen Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
HI 63 / Likelike Highway
Turn right onto HI 63 / Likelike Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Honolulu, HI to He‘eia, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
Kahekili Highway
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Likelike Highway | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| Kahekili Highway | 2 mi | 4m |
| North School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Nuuanu Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Likelike Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu, HI and He‘eia, HI.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
271 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn left onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richards Street
4
Turn right onto Queen Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Queen Street
5
Continue on Queen Street
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
6
Turn straight onto Bethel Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bethel Street
7
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Nuuanu Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North School Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North School Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto HI 63
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Likelike Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Kahekili Highway
12
Continue on Kahekili Highway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
HI 83
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
He‘eia, HI
Late night in He‘eia on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
HST
Current temp
65°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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Honolulu, HI to He‘eia, HI covers 12.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Likelike Highway, Kahekili Highway, North School Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Honolulu, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.62 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 12.1 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Richards Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Queen Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Honolulu, HI to He‘eia, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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