Origin
Punalu‘u, HI
Evening in Punalu‘u on Thursday
Local time
6:35 PM
HST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
The drive from Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kamehameha Highway, John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on Kamehameha Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kamehameha Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in 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 25.4 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: at 11.2 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 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.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Kahuapaani Street
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Iwaiwa Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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.
On the drive from Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs begin pointing toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor along the way.
I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
16 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 11.2 mi | 24m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punalu‘u, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on HI 83
11 mi
·
24 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
2
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto HI 63
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Likelike Highway
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
5
Merge onto I H3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Ulune Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
10
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
11
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
12
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
13
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.01 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:35 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
1 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
51m 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 Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kamehameha Highway, John A. Burns Freeway, Kahekili Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Punalu‘u, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 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 25.4 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: at 11.2 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (Kahuapaani Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Punalu‘u, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs begin pointing toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
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