This page delivers traffic analytics for Honolulu County, Hawaii. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Honolulu County, Hawaii among 889 road miles divided in 18,952 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 248 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.
12,148
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
32.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$112,541
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 12,148 vehicles per day in Honolulu County, Hawaii that results in 13,442,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.9 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 20 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Hawaii state averages: At 12,148 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Honolulu carries 16% more traffic than the state average of 10,441 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 13,442,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.9 billion per year), roughly 61% of Hawaii's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.1 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 32.3% is 9% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Honolulu stands out as having the highest traffic volume in Hawaii - 12,148 vehicles per day. It also posts the lowest average travel time in Hawaii, at 36.1 minutes.
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.
34,893
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$114,671
A significant volume of traffic in Honolulu County, Hawaii utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 34,893 vehicles per day, 219% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,955 vehicles per day. That average covers 170 highway road miles divided in 944 segments (average segment length 948 ft), together carrying 6,078,245 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). That is the most highway travel volume of any county in Hawaii. Trucks constitute 5.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 5.3%, highway truck share is 1% lower than the state average, marking Honolulu as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By share, Honolulu has the lowest highway truck concentration in Hawaii, at 5.3%. Honolulu also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in Hawaii, at roughly 1,896 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,955
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
29.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$110,629
The non-highway road network in Honolulu County, Hawaii supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,955 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 34,893 vehicles per day. That average covers 720 non-highway road miles divided in 18,008 segments (average segment length 211 ft), together carrying 7,363,796 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 12% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 29.8% is 6% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Honolulu also posts the lowest overall average travel time in Hawaii - 36.1 minutes. Trips here originate from the highest average driver income in Hawaii, at $112,541. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Hawaii, at 47 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 103% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +1% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -2% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Honolulu County, Hawaii, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +1% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Honolulu
Hawaii
Average
Difference
Traffic
12,148
10,441
+16.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.0%
5.4%
-7.6%
Truck % (Highway)
5.3%
5.4%
-1.3%
Avg. Travel Time
36.1 min
36.4 min
-0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 12,148 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Honolulu has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Hawaii, at 5.3%.
Trucks account for approximately 5.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 5.3% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 1% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 11,877 vehicles per day - a 2% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 3% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Honolulu County, Hawaii. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 103% above the daily average.
Drivers on Honolulu roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $112,541 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
