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Maui: Road to Hāna – Route Guide

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The Hana road threading the sea cliffs
Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Follow Maui from Kahului through Pāʻia and Upcountry, then take the Hāna Highway to Hāna. Four days leave time for coastal views and the towns along the way; check the road and weather before setting out, and arrange reserved parks or guided activities separately.

Maui: Road to Hāna is a 105 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 4-day trip; the plan below is the 4-day version for October, built from 49 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4
days
105km
distance
4
Stops
49
curated stops

View ready-made plans 4-day plan · best time to go

The route

Kahului & Wailuku — Town visits→ 30 kmPāʻia & Upcountry — Towns and scenery→ 45 kmHāna Highway — Roadside stops→ 30 kmHāna — Town and coast

What you'll see

Kanaha Beach Park
Enjoy excellent windsurfing and kite flying on a sandy stretch.
Kahului & Wailuku — Town visits
Pāʻia & Upcountry — Towns and scenery
Explore Pāʻia and Upcountry through their towns, coastal scenery and places open to visitors, with time to enjoy the surroundings.
Pāʻia & Upcountry — Towns and scenery
Hāna Highway — Roadside stops
Follow the Hāna Highway with time for roadside stops where access is open and stopping is safe and lawful.
Hāna Highway — Roadside stops
Hāna — Town and coast
Spend time in Hāna’s town and coastal surroundings, exploring community spaces and places that are open to visitors.
Hāna — Town and coast
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Stroll among diverse tropical plants from Maui and neighboring islands.
Kahului & Wailuku — Town visits
HA Baldwin Beach Park
Relax on a big beach with lifeguards on duty.
Pāʻia & Upcountry — Towns and scenery
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Explore the history of Hawaii's sugar industry with engaging exhibits.
Kahului & Wailuku — Town visits
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Catch waves and wind at one of Maui's top surfing spots.
Pāʻia & Upcountry — Towns and scenery

Choose your length

4-day plan12 stops · 5.9 h transit3 stops/day · 1.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

You can plan this road trip year-round, but check rain, flash flooding, rockfall, roadworks, storm closures and coastal conditions before travelling.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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