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Activity East Maui

Road to Hana

An activity in East Maui, free to visit and worth most of a day (about 10 hours). Best time to go: Early start.

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Road to Hana in East Maui
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Why go

Winding coastal drive with waterfalls, bamboo forest and lookouts.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Maui, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Twin Falls, 6.2 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 10 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
East Maui
Price
Free
Time needed
10 hr
Best time
Early start

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Maui, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Twin Falls

    Easy farm-trail walk to swimmable waterfalls at the start of the Hana drive.

    Outdoors · 6.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Haleakalā National Park

    Watch sunrise from 10,000 ft above the clouds, then hike into the crater.

    Outdoors · 7.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Waiʻānapanapa State Park

    Black sand beach, sea caves and lava coastline near Hana.

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mama's Fish House

    Oceanfront Kuau restaurant that names the fisherman who caught your fish.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Paia Fish Market

    Casual counter for fresh fish plates and tacos in surf-town Paia.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Road to Hana is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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Another curated activity in Maui. See the full Maui guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Maui run from 67°F in February to 73°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Road to Hana itself, we suggest: Early start.

Modelled monthly averages for Maui from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maui weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Road to Hana, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Hana Hwy, Hawaii, USA
Coordinates
20.85467, -156.16947
Destination
Maui, Hawaii

Road to Hana: quick answers

How much time do you need at Road to Hana?

Plan on most of a day (about 10 hours) at Road to Hana. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Road to Hana?

Our pick: Early start. Insider tip: Start by 7am, fill gas in Paia, and drive back before dark.

Is Road to Hana free?

Yes, we list Road to Hana as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Road to Hana?

Road to Hana is at Hana Hwy, Hawaii, USA, in East Maui. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Road to Hana?

Road to Hana appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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