Origin
Waianae, HI
Afternoon in Waianae on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
HST
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Waianae, HI to Maunawili, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Maunawili, HI
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Trip Overview
Spanning 36.9 miles across Oahu, this drive connects Waianae to Maunawili in approximately one hour. You will primarily navigate a path defined by the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, the John A. Burns Freeway, and the Farrington Highway. Because the trip is short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $8 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to cross from the leeward side of the island toward the windward region. Whether you are commuting or exploring, this highway-focused route offers a straightforward transition between these two distinct Hawaii locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent driving experience as you transition between the primary freeways and the Farrington Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.9-mile segment along the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, which allows for steady progress. While you won't face complex navigation, the road’s personality is defined by these fast-moving stretches rather than winding local roads. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes efficiency as you move through the island's infrastructure.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway and John A. Burns Freeway. 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 1h drive. You will face about 4 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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
4
34.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Kaneohe
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 Maunawili, HI, road signs point toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea and I H3.
Kaneohe
23.3 mi in
|
~37m
Honolulu
23.3 mi in
|
~37m
Aiea
23.3 mi in
|
~37m
I H3
23.5 mi in
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~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Farrington Highway | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Auloa Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Maunawili, HI.
1
Start on HI 93
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on I H1
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I H3
11 mi
·
15 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Kaneohe
7
Turn right onto HI 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
8
Continue on Auloa Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Auloa Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Auloa Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Waianae, HI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Waianae, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maunawili, HI
The final approach into Maunawili, HI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$15.99 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $5.98 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Maunawili, HI
Afternoon in Maunawili on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
HST
Current temp
66°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
1h 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 Maunawili, HI covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, John A. Burns Freeway, Farrington Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $8.00 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 1h drive. You will face about 4 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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Waianae, HI and Maunawili, HI, road signs point toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea and I H3.
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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