Monitor 300+ Live Traffic Cameras in Waipahu, HI
Access real-time traffic conditions across Waipahu and central Oahu. From the heavily congested H-1 Freeway to Farrington Highway and the H-2 interchange, monitor your commute with 300+ free live camera feeds updated around the clock. The average one-way commute for Waipahu residents is approximately 35.9 minutes—one of the longest in the nation—with peak morning travel to downtown Honolulu frequently exceeding 90 minutes.
VIEW WAIPAHU CAMERAS →Waipahu Coverage Areas
Waipahu sits in the Ewa District on Oahu's southern plain, west of Pearl City and east of Kapolei. This former sugar plantation town of roughly 40,000 residents has become one of Oahu's most traffic-impacted communities, caught between rapid Ewa corridor development to the west and the employment centers of Honolulu to the east. The H-1 Freeway bottleneck through Waipahu is consistently ranked among the worst congestion points in Hawaii.
H-1 Freeway
100+ cameras
The primary east-west corridor through Waipahu connecting Kapolei and Ewa Beach to Pearl City, Aiea, and downtown Honolulu. Cameras cover the full stretch including the critical H-1/H-2 interchange.
H-2 Freeway Connection
60+ cameras
Northbound route from the H-1/H-2 interchange near Waipio through Mililani and Wahiawa toward the North Shore. Cameras monitor the merge zone where central Oahu commuters funnel onto H-1.
Farrington Highway
70+ cameras
Waipahu's main surface street running parallel to H-1. Cameras cover the route from Waipahu Town Center through the commercial corridor toward Pearl City and Ewa Beach, including key intersections at Waipahu Street and Fort Weaver Road.
Waipahu Street & Town Center
70+ cameras
Local street cameras covering Waipahu's residential and commercial core. Feeds monitor the intersections near Waipahu Town Center, Hawaii's Plantation Village, and the connections to H-1 on-ramps.
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About Waipahu Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 300+ live traffic cameras covering Waipahu and the surrounding Ewa District. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) via the GoAkamai 511 system, delivering comprehensive coverage of freeways, arterials, and local intersections. 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, Farrington Highway, Waipahu Street, Fort Weaver Road, and Kamehameha Highway. Beyond highway cameras, our platform includes street-level feeds that show intersection conditions, pedestrian activity, and local congestion patterns throughout the Waipahu area.
Waipahu cameras are especially valuable for commuters heading eastbound toward Honolulu each morning. Checking the H-1/H-2 merge zone before you leave can save significant time by helping you decide between freeway and surface street alternatives. Learn more strategies in our guide on how to avoid traffic.
Build Your Waipahu Commute Route
Create a custom route from Waipahu to downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, or anywhere on Oahu. Our route builder shows every camera along your path so you can monitor conditions before and during your drive.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Waipahu's Traffic Challenges
Waipahu faces some of the most severe traffic congestion in the state. The broader Honolulu area, which includes Waipahu, was recently ranked as the 19th most congested city in the United States, with local drivers losing an average of 45 hours annually to traffic delays. The combination of geographic constraints, rapid development, and limited road infrastructure creates daily gridlock that affects tens of thousands of commuters.
H-1 Freeway Congestion
The H-1 Freeway through Waipahu is consistently ranked as the worst traffic corridor in Hawaii. The H-1/H-2 merge near Waipio creates a daily bottleneck where central Oahu commuters from Mililani and Wahiawa funnel onto an already overloaded freeway. Traffic safety is a major concern, as speeding is a factor in approximately 46% of fatal accidents in Hawaii, making real-time monitoring of high-speed corridors essential for situational awareness. Morning eastbound backups regularly extend for miles, and there are few viable alternative routes. Always check camera feeds before committing to H-1.
Key congestion factors:
- H-1/H-2 merge zone: The interchange where H-2 traffic merges onto H-1 near Pearl City is the single worst bottleneck on Oahu. Morning backups can add 30-45 minutes to a Honolulu commute.
- Limited alternative routes: Farrington Highway runs parallel to H-1 but has its own congestion at signalized intersections. There is no true bypass around the Waipahu corridor.
- Flash flooding: Tropical downpours can flood low-lying sections of Farrington Highway and H-1 underpasses within minutes, shutting down lanes without warning.
- Military base traffic: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam generates heavy inbound traffic each morning. Gate closures and security checks create spillover congestion on Kamehameha Highway and H-1 exits near Aiea.
- Ewa corridor growth: Rapid residential development in Kapolei, Ewa Beach, and Ocean Pointe continues to increase traffic volumes through Waipahu with no corresponding road capacity improvements.
Rush hour patterns:
- Morning (5:30 AM - 8:30 AM): H-1 eastbound through Waipahu toward Honolulu. The earlier start time reflects how far west the congestion now extends.
- Evening (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM): H-1 westbound from Honolulu and Pearl City back through Waipahu toward Ewa Beach and Kapolei.
- Mid-day: Farrington Highway sees steady traffic throughout the day due to retail activity near Waipahu Town Center.
Watch Waipahu Highway Traffic Live
View real-time conditions on H-1, H-2, and Farrington Highway. Check the merge zones and bottlenecks before you start your commute.
VIEW HIGHWAY CAMERAS →Using TrafficVision.Live in Hawaii
Our platform gives Waipahu commuters several tools to navigate Oahu's challenging traffic:
- Interactive Map: Zoom into the H-1/H-2 interchange or Farrington Highway to find cameras at your exact on-ramp or intersection.
- Grid View: Scan all Waipahu-area cameras at once to get a complete picture of conditions across multiple corridors simultaneously.
- Route Builder: Plan your daily commute from Waipahu to downtown Honolulu, Aiea, or Kapolei and see every camera along the way.
- Favorites: Save your most-used cameras — the H-1/H-2 merge, your neighborhood on-ramp, and your workplace exit — for instant morning checks.
- Search and Filter: Find cameras by road name, intersection, or landmark. Search "Farrington" or "Waipahu" to see all relevant feeds.
Related Guides
- Hawaii traffic cameras — statewide coverage across all islands
- Honolulu traffic cameras — downtown, Waikiki, and urban Honolulu feeds
- United States traffic cameras — nationwide coverage directory
How many traffic cameras are available in Waipahu?
TrafficVision.Live provides access to 300+ live traffic cameras covering Waipahu and the surrounding Ewa District, including H-1, H-2, Farrington Highway, and local intersections. All feeds are sourced from Hawaii DOT's GoAkamai 511 system.
Are Waipahu 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 with no downloads or sign-ups needed.
How bad is traffic on H-1 through Waipahu?
The H-1 Freeway through Waipahu is consistently the most congested road in Hawaii. The H-1/H-2 merge near Waipio creates severe daily bottlenecks, with morning eastbound commutes to Honolulu often adding 30-45 minutes of delay. Checking cameras before you leave is essential for timing your departure.
What are the best times to drive through Waipahu?
Avoid H-1 eastbound between 5:30-8:30 AM and westbound between 3:30-6:30 PM. Mid-morning (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) and early afternoon (1:00-3:00 PM) offer the lightest traffic windows through the Waipahu corridor.
Can I monitor Farrington Highway conditions?
Yes. Our platform includes 70+ cameras along Farrington Highway through Waipahu, covering the full stretch from Ewa Beach through Waipahu Town Center to Pearl City. These feeds help you decide whether the surface street alternative to H-1 is moving faster on any given day.
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