Honolulu, HI Traffic Cameras: 130+ Live Cams

Coverage Areas

Honolulu sits on the southern coast of Oahu, compressed between the Ko'olau Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With limited road capacity and no room to expand, the city consistently ranks among the worst in the nation for traffic congestion relative to population.

Key Corridors and Congestion Points

H-1 Freeway

H-1 is Hawaii's busiest road and one of the most congested freeways in America per capita. Recent HDOT data shows that segments of H-201 Moanalua St. Bridge handle over 112,000 vehicles daily, while H-1 segments east of Kualakai Pkwy carry nearly 90,000 vehicles. It stretches across southern Oahu from Hawaii Kai through downtown Honolulu to Kapolei, carrying massive traffic volumes on a roadway with no practical room for expansion.

Worst bottlenecks:

• Pearl City to Aiea: The H-1/H-2 merge area creates daily gridlock as central Oahu commuters funnel onto H-1. According to HDOT research, the use of real-time traveler information via dynamic message signs and cameras is a critical countermeasure for managing this extreme congestion.
• Airport viaduct through downtown: Elevated sections with limited capacity and no shoulders
• Lunalilo to University exits: UH Manoa traffic merges with commuter flow
• Kapolei on-ramps: Ewa Beach and Kapolei development has dramatically increased morning demand. Island geography limits road expansion options, creating severe daily gridlock that results in an average commute time ranging from 30 minutes in central areas to over 160 minutes for North Shore residents.

H-2 Freeway

H-2 connects central Oahu's plateau communities — Mililani, Waipio, and Wahiawa — to H-1 near Pearl City. Morning southbound traffic backs up severely as commuters merge onto the already-congested H-1. The reverse occurs every evening.

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, with ocean views and mountain tunnels. Traffic builds at the Kaneohe interchange and the H-1 merge point.

Pali and Likelike Highways

These two routes cross the Ko'olau Mountains as alternatives to H-3, connecting windward Oahu to Honolulu.

• Pali Highway (HI-61): Famous for cliffside views but prone to closures during high winds. Gusts through the Nuuanu Pali can exceed 60 mph.
• Likelike Highway (HI-63): Runs through the Wilson Tunnel and handles heavy commuter traffic from Kaneohe and windward communities.

Rush Hour Patterns

Honolulu's rush hours are brutal. Island geography limits road expansion options, creating severe daily gridlock that ranks among the worst in the nation.

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

Surface Street Corridors

Downtown and Ala Moana

Downtown Honolulu surface streets carry significant traffic, especially King Street, Beretania Street, and Nimitz Highway. The Ala Moana area sees heavy traffic from shoppers and workers, with the Ala Moana Center generating significant volume throughout the day.

Waikiki Access

Getting in and out of Waikiki is a daily challenge. Kalakaua Avenue, Ala Wai Boulevard, and Kapahulu Avenue all experience heavy congestion, especially during evening hours when tourists and residents compete for limited road space. Users can also monitor live street feeds along Kalakaua Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue to check for road-level gridlock near the beach resorts or local events.

Kamehameha Highway

Kamehameha Highway is the only road to the North Shore — a two-lane road that carries all traffic to Haleiwa, the surf beaches, and the north coast. Weekend North Shore surf traffic can back up for miles with no alternative routes available.

Weather Considerations

Hawaii's tropical climate creates unique driving challenges that differ from the mainland. Traffic safety is a major concern, as Honolulu County recorded 58 motor vehicle fatalities in 2023, with the I-H1 freeway identified as the highest-incident corridor.

• Trade wind showers: Windward Oahu receives frequent rain, creating chronically wet road conditions on Pali and Likelike Highways
• Kona storms: Occasional south-side weather systems bring heavy rain to typically dry leeward areas where drainage is limited
• Fog: Higher elevations around the Ko'olau passes can experience fog, reducing visibility on mountain highways
• High surf: Large winter swells draw traffic to the North Shore, overloading Kamehameha Highway

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About Honolulu Traffic Cameras

TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 130+ live traffic cameras throughout Honolulu and Oahu. Our platform aggregates feeds from HDOT and GoAkamai 511 cameras, giving you comprehensive coverage across the island. 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, Nimitz Highway, King Street, and Beretania Street. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute path.

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