Maui Road to Hana Drive: Scenic Views & Waterfalls

It is here! It's probably not relevant with Google maps now, but if you're using a guidebook that labels the stops you want to make on the road to Hana by milemarkers, reset your tripometer here to 0 and you'll be good to go.

This iconic drive is filled with many twists and turns, narrow bridges, and massive amounts of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. As this beautiful drive started out I had prepared myself for an epic winding road dangling off of cliffs, and onto jagged rocks below. Obviously what we had experienced was much different. On a side note I would like to explain, my knowledge of Hana is from hearing stories of my dad driving the road to Hana before it was fully paved with signs everywhere in only 3 hours (it took me double that amount of time). The roads are all paved, yes they are narrow and one lane at times, but pretty smooth transitions. It is frustrating to ride behind the tourist riding their break the whole ride, but if you can get around them you are in for a peaceful drive. There are so many spots to stop at, and hidden spots that are worth fighting for a parking space, & getting out of your car to see. Overall the drive is beautiful and definitely worth the day of travel to see. Helpful hints: if there is a line of cars behind you and no one in front of you pull off and let them pass. When you stop to get out make sure you are not blocking the road. Some corners are tighter than others. If you made a mistake throw up a shocka to apologize. Honk your horn before turning on a one lane corner to warn cars on the other side. Have fun, be safe! Aloha.

This was a great view of Hawaii! I loved the entire trip. Make sure to plan ahead by reading about the drive. There’s too much to see. Stop at Halfway to Hana for banana bread and the Hana Farms Roadside Stand for bathrooms, pizza and other goods. Enjoy!

The drive is great but consider splitting it into two days by staying in Hana. There’s so much stuff to see along the way and if you’re the driver you’ll be exhausted by the time you get to Hana. It’s simply impossible to truly experience this in a day. If you are doing it in one day I’d recommend not stopping at the first few attractions except for maybe the garden of eden if you like feeding birds or are fond of plants. The good stuff is towards the middle/end of the road! See: Nahiku Road, Red Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, Banana Bread, 7 Sacred Ponds. In terms of when to leave, to avoid crowds get past Kahului by 7am if you’re there for a day or past noon if you’re there for two+

The Road to Hana is one of the most scenic drives I’ve ever taken! From lush rainforests to stunning waterfalls, every turn offers a new breathtaking view. Make sure to stop at Twin Falls and Waiʻānapanapa State Park for some truly memorable experiences. The road is narrow and winding, so plan for plenty of stops to take in the scenery. Be sure to start early and pack snacks—it’s a long but worthwhile journey!