- Maui’s Road of Hana is a 64.4 mile long road that connects Kahului to Hana.
- The road is famous for its 620 turns, 59 bridges and the quintessential Hawaiian views.
- Joining a tour can help to reduce the traffic on the roads.
There are some roads that take you to certain places and there are others. roads that transport you—the Road to Hana is the latter.
This 64.4 mile road connects the towns of Kahului Hana is reached via a road with a few lanes, mostly narrow. 620 curves and 59 scenic bridges. Take this drive slow, ideally your windows rolled up and your senses fully open. Maui’s eastern coast is untamed, and this narrow ribbon of asphalt cuts through the thick, green jungle. You can see waterfalls cascading down mossy cliffs and the ocean stretching to the horizon as you drive.
It’s all about enjoying island time when you drive the Road to Hana. It can take two to four hour to complete the drive due to hairpin turns, one-lane bridges, and the inevitable urge to stop and take a picture. If you are willing to enjoy the slow pace of the drive, you will get to see beaches with black, red and white sand, as well catching glimpses at Hawaii in its purest form—raw, breathtaking, and beautiful.
It is most common to start in Kahului (on the northern coast) and then drive to Hana. Hana has been described as one of Hawaii’s last “unspoiled” areas.
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When you reach Hana, the tiny town in Hawaii, you can bask in the sun. Waiʻanapanapa State ParkVisit Hawaii’s largest and most preserved Hawaiian temple or its famous black sand Beach. Pi’ilanihale Heiau. Continue south past Hana and continue to the outer outskirts. Haleakala National Park Where you can find the Pipiwai Trail, which leads to the 400-foot-tall Waimoku Falls.
It is strongly recommended that visitors book a tour instead of renting a car, as this popular road trip has a lot of traffic. Tours not only reduce traffic and reduces your carbon footprintBut you will not have to worry about driving this notoriously dangerous road. A tour guide can also give insight into the surrounding areas The following are some examples of how to get started: communities—plus, they’ll probably know where the best photo opportunities are. Hana and Beyond and Valley Isle Excursions These are two great Hawaiian-owned options.
