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Maui: Public Road to Hāna: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for October: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
105 km
distance
3.2 h
driving
12
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Day 1 Kahului and Wailuku public day

5 curated stops
Transit
0h31
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
24.0°C–25.8°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
11.5h
09:00
Kahului and Wailuku public circuit mauicounty.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public civic, market, waterfront and heritage access; museums, shows, stadium events and providers stay optional.
240 min · Kahului and Wailuku public day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
13:10
Maui Arts and Cultural Center mauiarts.org map ↗
Discover vibrant art and performances in a modern cultural hub.
50 min · Kahului and Wailuku public day · Free admission for most exhibits in the Schaefer Gallery
open: Tue-Sun 11AM-5PM
14:10
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens mnbg.org read more map ↗
Stroll among diverse tropical plants from Maui and neighboring islands.
50 min · Kahului and Wailuku public day
open: Mon-Sat 8AM-4PM
15:15
Kahana Pond Bird Sanctuary read more map ↗
Observe rare Hawaiian birds in a serene wetland environment.
50 min · Kahului and Wailuku public day · Free
16:15
Kanaha Beach Park mauicounty.gov map ↗
Enjoy excellent windsurfing and kite flying on a sandy stretch.
90 min · Kahului and Wailuku public day · Free
Overnight here
e.g. Maui Beach Hotel · Maui Seaside Hotel

Day 2 Pāʻia and Upcountry public day

3 curated stops
Transit
0h42
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
24.0°C–25.8°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
11.5h
09:20
Pāʻia and Upcountry public circuit mauicounty.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public town, coast and Upcountry access; surf lessons, farms, distilleries, tours and reserved parks stay optional.
240 min · Pāʻia and Upcountry public day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
13:35
HA Baldwin Beach Park search
Relax on a big beach with lifeguards on duty.
50 min · Pāʻia and Upcountry public day
14:40
Ho'okipa Beach Park search
Catch waves and wind at one of Maui's top surfing spots.
50 min · Pāʻia and Upcountry public day
15:30
Charley's Restaurant search
Enjoy great food and atmosphere in a classic Paia eatery.
60 min · Pāʻia and Upcountry public day

Day 3 Hāna Highway public roadside day

1 curated stops
Transit
1h31
Finish
~14:05
Temperature
24.0°C–25.8°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
11.5h
10:35
Hāna Highway public roadside circuit mauicounty.gov map ↗
Use only confirmed-open public highway stops and safe lawful pull-offs; waterfalls, swims, private land, reserved Waiʻānapanapa and the backside road are not promised.
210 min · Hāna Highway public roadside day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
Overnight here
e.g. Maui Tradewinds · Haiku Plantation Inn

Day 4 Hāna public community day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h29
Finish
~14:30
Temperature
24.0°C–25.8°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
11.5h
09:30
Hāna public community circuit mauicounty.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public town, coast and community access in Hāna; reserved parks, pools, tours, flights and boats stay optional.
240 min · Hāna public community day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
13:30
Hasegawa General Store search
Find everyday essentials in a charming local general store.
60 min · Hāna public community day

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

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