This 64+ mile long road (Kahului to Kalepa) includes another 44 miles to go all the way around which can take a lot out of you, but it's something well worth seeing. If you spent the time and money to get to Maui there is no reason to miss the road to Hana!Cached
Which direction should you do the road to Hana?
Conclusion. If you have the time, I'd suggest driving both sections around Hana (clockwise approach and counterclockwise). You could either do it as a loop or make two trips to Hana and back along both directions.
Can you loop the road to Hana?
From here on out, look for those mile marker signs to track your journey. As mentioned earlier, you'll need to retrace your steps for your return trip. The Road to Hana is technically a loop, however it's not recommended to check out “Maui's backside.” First, it won't save you that much time.
Where do you start the reverse road to Hana?
The official starting point for the Reverse road to Hana is in Kula which is located on the west-facing slope of Haleakala in upcountry Maui. The best way to get to Kula is by taking Route 37 from Kahului. Get your day started off right by grabbing some breakfast at the award-winning Kula Bistro (which opens at 7:30).
How many turns are on the Road to Hana?
617 hairpin curvesliterally. Aptly dubbed “The Divorce Highway,” the Road to Hana has an exhausting, and many times harrowing, 617 hairpin curves and 59 unforgiving one-lane bridges, not to mention an incredible number of blind spots along the way.
Can you turn around on the Road to Hana?
Is it better to do Road to Hana in reverse?
The Road to Hana is a must do when visiting the island of Maui however, if you hate the crowds and hate the traffic, then driving The Road To Hana in Reverse is the best way. All things considered, I spent a total of 4 days in Maui in which 2 of the days were dedicated to Road To Hana.
How long does the Road to Hana loop take?
between 10-12 hoursOur Loop Road to Hana tour takes you to the rarely discovered back road of Hana. With 142 narration points and over 30 stops, this tour takes between 10-12 hours to complete. It begins in Kahului near the airport and ends in Kula Town.
How long does reverse road to Hana take?
Our Reverse Road to Hana tour takes you to the rarely discovered backside of Hana. With 127 narration points and over 30 stops, this tour takes between 10-12 hours to complete. It begins in Kula Town and travels to Paia Town, in the opposite direction of the traditional Road to Hana.
How long does it take to drive the road to Hana Loop?
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.
How many turns are there on the Road to Hana?
617 hairpinliterally. Aptly dubbed “The Divorce Highway,” the Road to Hana has an exhausting, and many times harrowing, 617 hairpin curves and 59 unforgiving one-lane bridges, not to mention an incredible number of blind spots along the way.