This page delivers traffic analytics for Hawaii. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hawaii among 2,179 road miles divided in 32,582 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 353 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,441
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
29.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,554
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,441 vehicles per day in Hawaii that results in 22,127,407 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 19 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Hawaii sees 49% higher average daily traffic volume than the national average (10,441 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Hawaii accounts for about 0.3% of the national total, at 22,127,407 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.1 billion per year). The average trip takes 36.4 minutes, 9% higher than the national level. The congestion ratio of 29.5% is 56% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Hawaii carries more traffic than 98% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 36.4 minutes is longer than 96% of states nationwide.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
29,608
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
80.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$111,698
A significant volume of traffic in Hawaii utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 29,608 vehicles per day, 207% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,654 vehicles per day. That average covers 206 highway road miles divided in 1,286 segments (average segment length 846 ft), together carrying 6,644,969 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (5.4%) is 59% lower than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Hawaii serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 5.4%, Hawaii's highway truck concentration is the lowest nationwide. By raw truck volume, Hawaii carries more highway trucks than 44% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,654
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
28.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,528
The non-highway road network in Hawaii supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,654 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 29,608 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,972 non-highway road miles divided in 31,296 segments (average segment length 333 ft), together carrying 15,482,438 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 0% more trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (28.2%) runs 54% higher than the national average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 96% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of states nationwide. Hawaii's median driver age is higher than 88% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 106% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +1% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -2% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hawaii, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +1% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hawaii
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,441
6,986
+49.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.4%
9.3%
-42.6%
Truck % (Highway)
5.4%
13.1%
-59.0%
Avg. Travel Time
36.4 min
33.3 min
+9.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,441 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Hawaii has the lowest highway truck share of any state nationwide, at 5.4%.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 106% above the daily average.
Drivers on Hawaii roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $104,554 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
