How long is the commute from Honolulu, HI?
Workers who live in Honolulu, HI take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
8.1% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
16.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 16.6%
How people in Honolulu get to work
| Means of transportation | Honolulu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.1% (±0.9 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Honolulu, the average commute is lower than in Honolulu County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Honolulu, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Honolulu County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Honolulu ranks 45 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 98 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Honolulu
| Vehicles available | Honolulu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±1.0 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±0.8 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±0.7 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Honolulu, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Honolulu County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (8.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Honolulu
| Honolulu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Honolulu, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Honolulu County (92.4%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Honolulu
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | — | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Maunawili | 5.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Halawa | 5.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Aiea | 6.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Heeia | 6.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Hickam Housing | 6.9 mi | 14.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Kaneohe | 7.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Waimalu | 7.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Waimanalo | 7.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hickam Housing, HI (14.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maunawili, HI (27.0 minutes), Halawa, HI (23.8 minutes), Aiea, HI (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Honolulu County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Maunawili | 27.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 40 | Pearl City | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 41 | Waikele | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 42 | Waimalu | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 43 | Aiea | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 44 | Halawa | 23.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 45 | Honolulu | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) |
| 46 | Helemano | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 47 | Laie | 16.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 48 | Hickam Housing | 14.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 49 | Wheeler AFB | 14.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 50 | Kaneohe Base | 11.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 51 | Schofield Barracks | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Honolulu is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Honolulu
How long is the average commute in Honolulu?
Workers who live in Honolulu, HI take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Honolulu without a car?
16.6% of households in Honolulu have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Honolulu?
9.8% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Honolulu worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii (place:71550, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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