Monitor Hawaii Traffic in Real-Time
Access 180+ live traffic cameras across the Hawaiian islands, monitoring a unique highway system that includes 28 miles of Interstate H-1 — Hawaii's busiest corridor. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout Honolulu, Kahului, and Hilo. View real-time conditions and road-level views on Oahu's freeways, Maui's coastal highways, and routes across the Big Island and Kauai.
VIEW HAWAII CAMERAS →Island Coverage
Hawaii's traffic cameras are concentrated on Oahu, where Honolulu's urban congestion creates daily challenges. Safety is a growing concern on island roads; as of October 2025, Hawaii recorded 106 traffic fatalities, already surpassing the total for the previous year.
According to the Hawaii Department of Transportation, the integration of real-time GoAkamai camera feeds and intelligent transportation systems is essential for managing the island's geographically constrained road network and improving incident response times.
In addition to highway monitoring, users can access live street feeds and intersection cameras along major surface arterials like Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki and Beretania Street in downtown Honolulu to check for localized gridlock. These road-level views are essential for navigating around surface street construction and parade events during tropical storms or holiday surges.
Honolulu / Oahu
130+ cameras
H-1, H-2, H-3 freeways plus Kapolei, Kaneohe, Pali Highway, Likelike Highway, and Kalanianaole Highway across the most populated island.
Maui
25+ cameras
Hana Highway, Haleakala Highway, and Honoapiilani Highway covering the Valley Isle's main corridors.
Big Island (Hawaii)
15+ cameras
Queen Kaahumanu Highway (HI-19), Saddle Road, and routes connecting Hilo to Kona.
Kauai
10+ cameras
Kuhio Highway (HI-56) and Kaumualii Highway (HI-50) covering the Garden Isle's north and south shores.
Check Oahu Traffic Before You Drive
Build a custom route across Oahu and see every camera along your commute path.
BUILD YOUR ROUTE →Oahu: Key Corridors and Congestion
H-1 Freeway
H-1 is Hawaii's busiest road, stretching across southern Oahu from Hawaii Kai through downtown Honolulu to Kapolei. It carries over 102,300 vehicles daily through critical segments near downtown Honolulu, on a roadway that has no practical room for expansion. The stretch between the H-2 merge and downtown is one of the most congested corridors in the United States per capita.
Worst bottlenecks:
- Pearl City to Aiea (H-1/H-2 merge area)
- Airport viaduct through downtown Honolulu
- Lunalilo Street to University Avenue exits
- Kapolei on-ramps during morning rush
H-2 Freeway
H-2 connects central Oahu (Wahiawa, Mililani) to H-1 near Pearl City. Morning southbound traffic from the central plateau communities backs up severely as it merges onto H-1. The reverse occurs every evening as commuters head north.
H-3 Freeway
H-3 crosses the Ko'olau Range through tunnels, connecting Kaneohe on the windward side to H-1 near Pearl Harbor. It's the most dramatic freeway in the state, tunneling through mountains with ocean views. Traffic builds at the Kaneohe interchange and the H-1 merge.
Pali and Likelike Highways
These two routes cross the Ko'olau Mountains as alternatives to H-3, connecting windward Oahu to Honolulu. The Pali Highway (HI-61) is famous for its cliffside views but is prone to closures during high winds. Likelike Highway (HI-63) runs through the Wilson Tunnel and handles heavy commuter traffic.
Pali Highway closes during high wind events — gusts through the Nuuanu Pali can exceed 60 mph. Check cameras and HDOT advisories before planning a windward crossing.
Windward Oahu Commute Strategy
If Pali Highway is closed due to winds, check H-3 and Likelike Highway cameras. H-3 tunnels are protected from wind, making it the most reliable cross-mountain route.
Rush Hour on Oahu
Honolulu consistently ranks among the worst cities in the U.S. for traffic congestion relative to its size. By early 2026, the city was ranked as the third most congested in the country, with commuters losing an average of 90 hours annually to delays and facing a mean travel time of 27.6 minutes. Limited road capacity on an island with no room to expand creates severe daily gridlock.
Morning rush (6:00 AM – 8:30 AM):
- H-1 eastbound from Kapolei and Ewa Beach toward downtown
- H-2 southbound from Mililani and Wahiawa
- H-3 westbound from Kaneohe through the tunnels
- Likelike Highway southbound from windward side
- Kamehameha Highway from North Shore (slow, no freeway alternative)
Evening rush (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
- H-1 westbound from downtown toward Kapolei and Ewa Beach
- H-2 northbound from H-1 toward Mililani
- H-3 eastbound toward Kaneohe
- Pali Highway northbound toward Kailua
Monitor Your Oahu Commute
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VIEW CAMERAS ON MAP →Neighbor Island Routes
Maui
Maui's traffic concentrates around Kahului and the resort areas of West Maui and South Maui. The Honoapiilani Highway (HI-30) to Lahaina and Ka'anapali is a single two-lane road for much of its length, creating severe bottlenecks. The Hana Highway (HI-36/360) is a scenic route with limited camera coverage.
Big Island
The Big Island's primary route is Queen Kaahumanu Highway (HI-19) connecting Kona airport to the resort coast. Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway) crosses the island between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, connecting Hilo to Kona.
Kauai
Kauai's roads follow the coastline, with no road connecting the north shore to the west side (the Na Pali Coast is impassable by road). Kuhio Highway (HI-56) serves the north shore, and Kaumualii Highway (HI-50) serves the south and west.
Weather Considerations
Hawaii's tropical climate creates unique driving challenges that differ dramatically from the mainland.
Flash flooding is the primary weather hazard on Hawaiian roads. Heavy rain can cause streams to overflow across highways within minutes, especially on windward slopes and in valley roads.
- Trade wind showers: Windward sides of all islands receive frequent rain, creating wet road conditions
- Kona storms: Occasional south-side weather systems bring heavy rain to typically dry leeward areas where drainage is limited
- Fog: Upcountry Maui (Haleakala Highway) and Saddle Road on the Big Island experience fog at higher elevations
- Volcanic haze (vog): Reduced visibility on the Big Island's leeward coast during active volcanic periods
Features
Interactive Map
View all Hawaii cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from HDOT and GoAkamai 511 systems
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices
About Hawaii Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 180+ live traffic cameras across Hawaii. Our platform aggregates feeds from HDOT and GoAkamai 511 cameras, giving you comprehensive coverage across all major islands. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ sources across 130+ countries on all 7 continents.
View live feeds from H-1, H-2, H-3, Pali Highway, Likelike Highway, Kalanianaole Highway, Kamehameha Highway, Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Hana Highway, and more. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute path.
How many traffic cameras are available in Hawaii?
TrafficVision.Live provides access to 180+ live traffic cameras across Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai, with the majority concentrated on Oahu's freeway system.
Where can I find Hawaii street feeds?
You can access live Hawaii street feeds and road-level views through our interactive map. We aggregate feeds from HDOT and local authorities to cover major intersections in Honolulu, Kahului, and Kona.
Are Hawaii traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. All traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free with no account required. Cameras are available 24/7.
Which Hawaiian island has the most camera coverage?
Oahu has 130+ cameras covering H-1, H-2, H-3, and the cross-mountain highways. This reflects Honolulu's status as the state's urban center with the most traffic congestion.
Can I check the Pali Highway before crossing?
Yes. Cameras along Pali Highway show current conditions, which is especially important during high wind events when the highway may close.
How bad is Honolulu traffic compared to mainland cities?
Honolulu consistently ranks among the worst U.S. cities for traffic congestion relative to population, primarily because Oahu's geography limits road expansion options.
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