How many hours does it take to drive around Maui?

Maui is the second-largest Hawaiian island, but it is still relatively small, with a land area of about 730 miles. It's far from an impossible task to drive around the island; make sure that you've budgeted the time that it will take to do so. A drive around the entire perimeter of Maui will take about 10 to 12 hours.



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It takes about 9 hours to drive around Maui, not including stops. Not many visitors drive around Maui in one day, though. The majority of visitors take their time while traveling on the island.

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Considering the entire Maui circuit (circumference around Maui by road) is only about 187 miles, you'll have more than enough battery to drive around the entire island's enchanting landscapes, with miles left to spare.

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Starting point: West Maui Time Estimate: As a straight drive, it's 4 to 5 hours. Directions: Take Highway 30 to Highway 380 and turn right at the traffic light. Continue on Highway 380 until you reach Highway 36, then turn right again.

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A week won't be too long at all. That gives you just enough time to get the aloha in your blood. On our last trip we stayed 10 days and had plenty to do. Theres lots of things to keep you busy...so you can pick a few days to be really active, and a few days to relax.

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The Road to Hana is by far the most famous scenic drive on Maui! The route takes you along gorgeous spots on the island, including Paia Town, the impressive Twin Falls, Keanae, and Huelo Point Lookout.

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Maui is the second-largest Hawaiian island, but it is still relatively small, with a land area of about 730 miles. It's far from an impossible task to drive around the island; make sure that you've budgeted the time that it will take to do so.

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The leeward beaches tend to have more sunshine, gentler waves, and soft golden sand. Kamaole Beach Park on the southern edge of Maui features three of the best beaches on the island, particularly Kam I and Kam II. The western side has Keawakapu Beach and Napili Beach which are also well worth visiting.

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The average visitor to Maui spends 8.1 days on the island. How long you should stay depends on what you want to do, but you should plan to spend a minimum of five days on Maui.

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The average visitor to Maui spends 8.1 days on the island. How long you should stay depends on what you want to do, but you should plan to spend a minimum of five days on Maui.

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Options to Travel Around Maui Without a Rental Car. Maui towns do not score well on walking. Only a few towns like Lahaina, Kihei, and Pa'ia are easily walkable. Even if you are staying in these towns, you will want to venture out to see other beaches, restaurants, and sites.

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Do I need a car to get around on Maui? You can get around Maui by shuttle, tour bus, taxi or public transportation. But to really experience Maui, you should consider reserving a rental car in advance from the Kahului or Kapalua airports.

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You don't need a jeep or SUV on Maui. But if you like to anyway, sure, SUV is more comfortable. We always rented a compact on Maui, and we like to drive and explore all over the island too, and never had a problem. Maui tend to have very good roads.

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Two years since COVID-19 shut Hawaii down, Maui's visitor numbers are increasing, close to breaking even with pre-pandemic metrics. In 2022, Maui had 2.9 million visitors, compared with 3 million in 2019.

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The road has over 600 turns and many stops. If you were to drive straight from Ka'anapali to Hana without any stops, you could make the journey in two hours and 40 minutes. With stops, expect that you'll spend six hours getting to Hana. You likely won't stop on your way back, so the return trip should take three hours.

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Drive The Twisty Roads Of Maui For Great Views The great views along the Kahekili Highway were worth the drive on narrow winding roads. It prepared us for the narrow road with single lane bridges on the Road to Hana. The drive to the lava fields at La Perouse Bay (Keone'O'Io) was tamer and well worth the sights we got.

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There are 18 neighborhoods in Maui. Wailea has a median listing home price of $3.3M, making it the most expensive neighborhood. Paukukalo is the most affordable neighborhood, with a median listing home price of $650K.

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This road is called Highway 340, but keeps its name of Kahekili Highway. It is this 13 km stretch that is known to be dangerous.

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If you're looking for a waterfall that is easily accessible, Twin Falls is one of the best cascades to visit. You can drive to this majestic sight as your first stop on the Road to Hana, a popular scenic drive that makes for the perfect day trip.

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