Road To Hana: Best Things To Do, Map, Photos & Is It Worth It?

The Road to Hana is often listed as one of the best things to do in Maui. This scenic drive attracts hundreds of visitors a day…but is the Road to Hana really worth it?

As you plan your trip to Hawaii, you will read other posts and guides that rave about how wonderful the Road to Hana is. This is not going to be one of these posts.

We liked the experience, but we did not love it. There are some important things you need to know before doing this, to set your expectations but to also have the best experience.

The Road to Hana is one of the most popular things to do in Maui. And because of this, the increased congestion on the roads, combined with visitors disobeying posted no parking signs, creates traffic jams and slow moving traffic. The locals who live along the road are rightfully frustrated. So, if you are not even sure if you want to drive the Road to Hana, skip the experience. There are many other things to do in Maui that are better (in my opinion) than driving the Road to Hana.

But if the Road to Hana is something that you plan to do, keep reading. In this guide, we cover rules and regulations you need to be aware of before doing this drive, different driving routes (yes, there is more than one way to drive the Road to Hana), what to see along the way, reservations that need to be made in advance, and if the Road to Hana is worth it.

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• What is the Road to Hana?
• The Road to Hana Code of Conduct
• Road to Hana: Driving Routes
• Driving the Road to Hana as a Loop
• Best Sights along the Road to Hana
  • Start: Kahului
  • Piilani Highway/Highway 31: The Back Road to Hana
  • Hana Highway
  • Charles Lindbergh’s Grave
  • Kīpahulu District of Haleakala National Park
  • Wailua Falls
  • Hamoa Beach
  • Koki Beach Park
  • Hana Town
  • Wai’napanapa State Park
  • Hana Farms
  • Hana Lava Tube
  • Upper Waikani Falls
  • Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
  • Ke’anae Peninsula
  • Ke’anae Arboretum
  • Garden of Eden Arboretum
  • Ho’okipa Beach Park
  • Paia Town
• Is the Road to Hana Worth It?
• Doing this with a Guide
• Tips to Have the Best Experience