Origin
Kaneohe, HI
Morning in Kaneohe on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaneohe, HI to Honolulu, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
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.
Kaneohe, HI
Jess Loiterton
Honolulu, HI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 10.7-mile drive between Kaneohe and Honolulu, Hawaii, is a quick 21-minute trip that won't require an overnight stay, as it's perfectly suited for a single day. You'll primarily navigate Likelike Highway, North School Street, and North Vineyard Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $2, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward connection within the state of Hawaii, essentially moving between two points on the island. Its short distance and minimal fuel expense make it an easy addition to any Oahu itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.7 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.6 miles on Likelike Highway. Since there's a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads that are more integrated with local traffic and potentially experience more frequent stops or slower speeds typical of urban and suburban environments. The character of the drive will likely shift from a more open highway feel on Likelike to more city-street conditions as you approach Honolulu. This means you should be prepared for varying traffic patterns and the need for constant attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 7.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike 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 10.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Liliha Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway
Turn left onto HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Liliha Street
Turn right onto Liliha Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
HI 98 / North Vineyard Boulevard
Turn left onto HI 98 / North Vineyard Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Likelike Highway | 7.6 mi | 14m |
| North School Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pali Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liliha Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Likelike Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaneohe, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on HI 83
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
2
Turn left onto HI 63; HI 83
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Likelike Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North School Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Liliha Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Liliha Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto HI 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
7
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
8
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
9
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
10
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
11
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
Honolulu, HI
Morning in Honolulu on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
HST
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Kaneohe, HI to Honolulu, HI covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Likelike Highway, North School Street, North Vineyard Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Kaneohe, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.32 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 10.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (HI 63; HI 83 / Likelike Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Liliha Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kaneohe, HI to Honolulu, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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