Origin
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Tuesday
Local time
12:39 PM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honolulu, HI to Mā‘ili, HI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Trip Overview
Driving from Honolulu to Mā‘ili is a straightforward 31.3-mile trip that typically takes about 49 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Lunalilo Freeway, Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, and Farrington Highway to complete the journey. Since this transit is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an affordable way to transition from the urban center of Honolulu to the leeward coast. The route serves as a practical connection between these two areas, making it ideal for a quick excursion rather than a multi-day expedition.
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
15.6 miles from Honolulu, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 65% of the trip, offering a consistent pace as you head west. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.5 miles. While the initial portion of the drive moves quickly along these primary freeways, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto the Farrington Highway. Expect a functional transit experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding roads. Staying focused during the high-speed sections will ensure you reach your destination smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway and Farrington Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Richards Street
Turn left onto Richards Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I H1 / Lunalilo Freeway
Merge onto I H1 / Lunalilo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I H1 / Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway toward Waianae
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Waianae
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Honolulu, HI and Mā‘ili, HI, road signs point toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport, I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea and Waianae.
I H1 West: Fort Shafter
2 mi in
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~4m
Airport
2 mi in
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~4m
I H201 West: Fort Shafter
3 mi in
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~6m
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via I H1
Aiea
3 mi in
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~6m
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via I H1
Waianae
13.4 mi in
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~20m
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via I H1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 19.5 mi | 25m |
| Farrington Highway | 8.6 mi | 17m |
| Lunalilo Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nuuanu Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
— 19.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu, HI and Mā‘ili, HI.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
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17 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
271 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn left onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Richards Street
4
Turn right onto Queen Street
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Queen Street
5
Continue on Queen Street
368 ft
·
7 sec
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Queen Street
6
Turn straight onto Bethel Street
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Bethel Street
7
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Nuuanu Avenue
9
Turn left onto HI 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on HI 98
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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Halona Street
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
12
Merge onto I H1
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lunalilo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I H1
494 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lunalilo Freeway
Exit 19B
Toward I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea
14
Continue on I H1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I H1
9.2 mi
·
11 min
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Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Toward Waianae
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on HI 93
8.6 mi
·
17 min
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Farrington Highway
17
Turn right onto Liopolo Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Liopolo Street
18
Arrive at destination
Liopolo Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 49-minute drive, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain a steady flow on the freeways. Because this is a relatively short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep in mind that the $7 fuel estimate is a baseline, so check your tank before leaving Honolulu to avoid unnecessary detours. Since the majority of your time is spent on high-speed roads, remain vigilant when merging onto the Farrington Highway as you approach the end of your trip. Having a clear plan for your arrival in Mā‘ili will help you maximize your time once you reach 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 15.6 miles from Honolulu, HI, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 31.3 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mā‘ili, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Honolulu, 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 Honolulu, HI
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Honolulu, 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 Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Honolulu, HI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Honolulu, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mā‘ili, HI
The final approach into Mā‘ili, 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 Mā‘ili, 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
$6.78 one way
$13.57 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $5.98 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Mā‘ili, HI
Afternoon in Mā‘ili on Tuesday
Local time
12:39 PM
HST
Current temp
85°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
12 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
49m 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 Mā‘ili, HI covers 31.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, Farrington Highway, Lunalilo Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $6.78 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 31.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Honolulu, HI and Mā‘ili, HI, road signs point toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport, I H201 West: Fort Shafter, Aiea and Waianae.
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