Waikīkī to Kāneʻohe

Three ways over the mountains: Likelike Highway (Route 63, H-1 exit 20A) is usually most direct; H-3 from the Hālawa Interchange is the scenic freeway through the Tetsuo Harano Tunnels; or the Pali Highway, then Kamehameha Highway.

• Likelike Highway: H-1 West to exit 20A (Route 63), through the Wilson Tunnel, straight down into Kāneʻohe.
• H-3: H-1 West to the Hālawa Interchange near Aloha Stadium, then H-3 East through the Tetsuo Harano Tunnels. Exit 9 for Likelike Highway, exit 11 for Kamehameha Highway (Route 83).
• Pali Highway: H-1 West to Route 61 over the Pali, then turn left onto Kamehameha Highway toward Kāneʻohe.
• Morning tip: Kahekili Highway (Route 83) has a southbound contraflow lane on weekdays, 4:30 to 8:30 a.m., for traffic heading toward town.

Sources: Interstate H-3 route and exits (Wikipedia) · Interstate H-1 route and exits (Wikipedia) · Hawaiʻi DOT: Special use lanes (HOV, zipper, contraflow)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.