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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
- Year-round public-road product. Rain, flash flooding, rockfall, roadworks, storm closures and coastal conditions remain live checks.
- Light day: day 4 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Kahului and Wailuku public day
- 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
15:15
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
- 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
Overnight here
Day 3 Hāna Highway public roadside day
- 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
- 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.
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.