Is there no direct straight road from Wailea to Route 37?

4 Answers. It turns out that there is a road, but you can't use it. ... It's a road locals have been waiting for 40 years — a potentially golden road that could radically ease traffic congestion in Central Maui.

1. Can you drive completely around Maui?
2. Can you drive the south side of Maui?
3. Can you drive all the way around the road to Hana?
4. How long is the drive from Wailea to Haleakala?
5. Where in Maui should you not drive?
6. Has anyone ever died on the road to Hana?
7. What is the best day of the week to drive the road to Hana?
8. Is the back road to Hana dangerous?
9. Is the road to Hana a loop?
10. What time should you start road to Hana?
11. Can you do Haleakala and road to Hana in same day?
12. Is Road to Hana worth it?

Can you drive completely around Maui?

First, lets dispel the pure myth that it is difficult for regular cars to make it around this side of the island. It's not. The short portions of the road that are unpaved are well graded and graveled – and except during extreme weather events, this entire road is perfectly navigable by any vehicle.

Can you drive the south side of Maui?

If you take the road past Oheo Gulch (Seven Pools) and past Lindbergh's grave and continue around the south side of Maui to go all the way around, you will have to drive on about 5 miles of unpaved dirt and gravel road. (This is NOT like the Hana Highway normal route around the north side, which is paved all the way.)

Can you drive all the way around the road to Hana?

Options For Traveling The Road to Hana

7 to 9 hours round trip from Kahului depending on stops. ... Drive all the way around (make the loop) – 10-12 hours with more stops but less time at them. Book a Hana van tour – 10-12 hours with a guide who knows where to stop and for how long.

How long is the drive from Wailea to Haleakala?

How Long Does it Take to Drive to the Haleakala Summit?

Where in Maui should you not drive?

Among the scariest roads in the world is the Kahekili Highway, dubbed the “death highway of Maui,” which snakes along West Maui's northern coast. The road is so dangerous that a number of rental car companies refuse to cover drivers who choose to travel on the highway.

Has anyone ever died on the road to Hana?

How Many Accidents and Deaths per Year? Though the exact accident numbers are hard to track since they are combined with statistics of the whole island, deaths from the road are documented. The two most recent deaths were both located at a section called Maliko Gulch near mile marker 11.

What is the best day of the week to drive the road to Hana?

What is the best day to drive the Road to Hana? Any day of the week you can expect to find many tourists traveling this route. However, Saturday and Sunday are regularly recommended for visitors.

Is the back road to Hana dangerous?

After driving the extremely curvy road to Hana, you can easily become fatigued. The back side of the road to Hana is very narrow, partially unpaved and quite bumpy in sections. That'swhy rental car companies designate the road as unauthorized.

Is the road to Hana a loop?

The Road to Hana is one of the most famous excursions in Maui. ... Our 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.

What time should you start road to Hana?

Now's not the time to catch up on sleep. It's best to be on the road, leaving your resort by at least 7:30 am. If you start late, the Road to Hana can be crowded with other drivers. That can mean that you might find yourself crawling along behind slower drivers at time.

Can you do Haleakala and road to Hana in same day?

If you attempted to complete both drives in the same day, you really wouldn't have time to fully enjoy the road to Hana. You would probably be fatigued from the drive to Haleakala getting up early – as in around 2am to 3am or so depending on how much stargazing you want to do before sunrise.

Is Road to Hana worth it?

The Hana Highway is great from a car, but to appreciate it, you're going to have to stop frequently, get out of the car, and in some cases, walk or hike a bit to see things. ... The highway is beautiful from a car window, but it cuts down on its "worth" in our book if you aren't likely to step outside the car.