Waianae, HI Road Trips

Drivers starting from Waianae, HI have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Hawaii. Most drives stay under 37 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Waianae, HI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

50.8 mi

Kahuku, HI

Quickest Drive

24m

Makakilo City, HI

Plan Around Waianae, HI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Waianae, HI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kahuku, HI to Waianae, HI 50.8 mi · 1h 30m Maunawili, HI to Waianae, HI 37.1 mi · 1h 1m Kaneohe, HI to Waianae, HI 34.1 mi · 55m Waialua, HI to Waianae, HI 32.9 mi · 1h 2m

Continue From Waianae, HI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Waianae, HI to Kahuku, HI 50.7 mi · 1h 30m Waianae, HI to Kahalu‘u, HI 39.4 mi · 1h 7m Waianae, HI to Maunawili, HI 36.9 mi · 1h Waianae, HI to Kaneohe, HI 35.3 mi · 57m

Trips from Waianae, HI

Waianae, HI to Kahuku, HI

50.7 mi 1h 30m

Waianae, HI to Kahalu‘u, HI

39.4 mi 1h 7m

Waianae, HI to Maunawili, HI

36.9 mi 1h

Waianae, HI to Kaneohe, HI

35.3 mi 57m

Waianae, HI to Mililani Town, HI

23 mi 41m

Driving from Waianae, HI

Expect an average of 37 miles and about 1h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Waianae, HI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 51 miles (1h 30m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Waianae, HI include Kahuku, HI (50.7 mi, 1h 30m), Kahalu‘u, HI (39.4 mi, 1h 7m), Maunawili, HI (36.9 mi, 1h), Kaneohe, HI (35.3 mi, 57m), and Mililani Town, HI (23 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in HI currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 37-mile trip from Waianae, HI, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Waianae, HI and 8 routes heading into Waianae, HI, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 51 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waianae, HI covers 51 miles and takes approximately 1h 30m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Waianae, HI runs about 37 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 37-mile trip from Waianae, HI costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waianae, HI include Kahuku, HI, Kahalu‘u, HI, Maunawili, HI and Kaneohe, HI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.