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Trip from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

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

Save up to 9 min
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.

census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Waianae, HI

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Downtown ‘Ewa Beach, HI, HI

‘Ewa Beach, HI

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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 Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kapolei Parkway, Fort Barrette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

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.
Kalaeloa Boulevard 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 Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 36m 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 Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kalaeloa Boulevard
Kapolei Parkway
Fort Barrette Road
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue
Geiger Road
Fort Weaver Road
North Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Kalaeloa Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Farrington Highway

10 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
2

Take the exit slight right toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
3

Keep slight right

226 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn straight onto Kalaeloa Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kalaeloa Boulevard
5

Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Kapolei Parkway
6

Turn right onto Fort Barrette Road

0.4 mi · 46 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 Fort Weaver Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Fort Weaver Road
11

Turn left onto North Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Road
12

Arrive at your destination

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Waianae, HI

Evening in Waianae on Thursday

Local time

6:44 PM

HST

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

‘Ewa Beach, HI

Evening in ‘Ewa Beach on Thursday

Local time

6:44 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 Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kapolei Parkway, Fort Barrette 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.
The drive from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is easy. At 36m 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 Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waianae, HI to ‘Ewa Beach, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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