Trip from Waianae, HI to ‘Aiea, HI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waianae, HI to ‘Aiea, HI covers 23 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, Farrington Highway, Moanalua Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Waianae, HI to ‘Aiea, HI covers 23 miles and takes about 38m, 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 7 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 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | HI 93 / Farrington Highway

Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8

20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

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 10 Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

9

21 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

3

21.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | Moanalua Road

Turn straight onto Moanalua Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

3

22.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Waianae, HI and ‘Aiea, HI, road signs point toward Waimalu and Pearlridge.

Waimalu

20.7 mi in | ~34m

Pearlridge

20.7 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway	10.4 mi	13m
Farrington Highway	10.4 mi	21m
Moanalua Road	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway — 10.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and ‘Aiea, HI.

1

Start on HI 93

10 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

Use the left lane.

2

Continue on I H1

10 mi · 13 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 10 Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

5

Turn straight onto Moanalua Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Moanalua Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Turn left

338 ft · 24 sec

7

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.98 one way

$9.97 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$5.24	$10.48
premium	$5.98	$5.41	$10.83
diesel	$5.61	$5.08	$10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.41	$1.10
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.01	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$3.22	$1.47

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Waianae, HI

Afternoon in Waianae on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

HST

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

‘Aiea, HI

Afternoon in ‘Aiea on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

HST

Current temp

69°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

38m 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 ‘Aiea, HI covers 23 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, Farrington Highway, Moanalua Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $4.98 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 is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Waianae, HI and ‘Aiea, HI, road signs point toward Waimalu and Pearlridge.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

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