Trip from Waianae, HI to Mākaha Valley, HI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

10m

Distance

3.5 mi

6 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 9m ★

6 AM

0h 10m

8 AM

0h 12m

10 AM

0h 11m

12 PM

0h 10m

3 PM

0h 11m

5 PM

0h 12m

8 PM

0h 9m ★

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 Mākaha Valley, HI covers 3.5 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Farrington Highway, Makaha Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Farrington Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 3.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 3.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 3 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 2.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Makaha Valley Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Waianae, HI to Mākaha Valley, HI is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 2.2 miles (Makaha Valley Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

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

4

2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Makaha Valley Road

Turn right onto Makaha Valley Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Farrington Highway	2.2 mi	6m
Makaha Valley Road	1.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Farrington Highway — 2.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Mākaha Valley, HI.

1

Start on HI 93

2.2 mi · 6 min · Farrington Highway

2

Turn right onto Makaha Valley Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Makaha Valley Road

3

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.76 one way

$1.52 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.79	$0.80	$1.60
premium	$5.98	$0.82	$1.65
diesel	$5.61	$0.77	$1.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	1.1	$0.37	$0.17
Efficient EV	0.9	$0.31	$0.14
EV Truck/SUV	1.4	$0.49	$0.22

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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

Evening in Waianae on Thursday

Local time

6:56 PM

HST

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Mākaha Valley, HI

Evening in Mākaha Valley on Thursday

Local time

6:56 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

10m 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 Mākaha Valley, HI covers 3.5 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Farrington Highway, Makaha Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 1.7 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 $0.76 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 Mākaha Valley, HI is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 2.2 miles (Makaha Valley Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Waianae, HI to Mākaha Valley, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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