Origin
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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‘Ewa Beach, HI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richards Street, Queen Street, Bethel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richards 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 Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 39m 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 Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richards Street | — | — |
| Queen Street | — | — |
| Bethel Street | — | — |
| Nuuanu Avenue | — | — |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | — | — |
| Halona Street | — | — |
| I H1 West | — | — |
| Lunalilo Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Richards Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu, HI and ‘Ewa Beach, HI.
1
Start on the route
230 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
272 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
·
28 sec
·
Queen Street
5
Continue on Queen Street
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
6
Turn straight onto Bethel Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bethel Street
7
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Nuuanu Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
10
Continue on Halona Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Halona Street
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
12
Merge slight left onto Lunalilo Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lunalilo Freeway
13
Continue on Lunalilo Freeway
495 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lunalilo Freeway
14
Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Waipahu
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Waipahu
16
Turn straight onto Farrington Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Farrington Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Farrington Highway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Highway
18
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Fort Weaver Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Fort Weaver Road
20
Turn left onto North Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
‘Ewa Beach, HI
Afternoon in ‘Ewa Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:00 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
8 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
39m 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 ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richards Street, Queen Street, Bethel Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $4.72 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 Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 39m 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 Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Honolulu, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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