Origin
Waianae, HI
Evening in Waianae on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
HST
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waianae, HI
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‘Ewa Beach, HI
Brady Knoll
Trip Overview
The drive from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 17.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farrington Highway, Fort Weaver Road, Geiger Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Farrington Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Farrington Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.5 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 (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
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HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
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 1A
Toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Kapolei Parkway
Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Fort Barrette Road
Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road
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 Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kalaeloa Airport along the way.
Kalaeloa Airport
10.4 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| Fort Weaver Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Geiger Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Kapolei Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fort Barrette Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and ‘Ewa Beach, HI.
1
Start on HI 93
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork
227 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto HI 95
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kalaeloa Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kapolei Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fort Barrette Road
7
Turn left onto Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
8
Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
9
Continue on Geiger Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Geiger Road
10
Turn right onto HI 76
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Weaver Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto North Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
‘Ewa Beach, HI
Evening in ‘Ewa Beach on Friday
Local time
6:13 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.
Road read
36m 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 Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI covers 17.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farrington Highway, Fort Weaver Road, Geiger Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Waianae, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 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 17.5 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 (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kalaeloa Airport along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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