Maui day trip: the Road to Hāna

The famous winding drive along Maui's rainforest coast: start early from Paʻia, stop at the Garden of Eden Arboretum, the Keʻanae Peninsula for Aunty Sandy's banana bread, Halfway to Hāna at mile 17, and Waiʻānapanapa's black-sand beach (reservation required), then Hāna town. About 52 miles from Kahului with hundreds of curves and one-lane bridges; plan a full day and return the way you came.

1. Kahului
2. Paʻia
3. Garden of Eden Arboretum
4. Keʻanae Peninsula
5. Halfway to Hāna
6. Waiʻānapanapa State Park
7. Hāna town

• 1. Paʻia: last easy stop for gas, food and restrooms.
• 2. Garden of Eden Arboretum (half mile past mile marker 10): daily 8 to 4; $20 adults.
• 3. Keʻanae Peninsula: lava-rock coast and Aunty Sandy's banana bread.
• 4. Halfway to Hāna stand (mile marker 17): banana bread since 1982.
• 5. Waiʻānapanapa State Park: non-residents must reserve a time slot in advance or will be turned away.
• 6. Hāna town: a quiet, small town; please respect private property and residents.
• Leave by 7 a.m., fill up the tank in Paʻia, and don't stop in the road or block bridges; pull fully off to let locals pass.
• Return the same way; check your rental agreement before driving the rough back road past Kīpahulu.
• Tap "Open all stops in Google Maps" for the whole route. Phone browsers may show only the first few stops; the Google Maps app shows them all.

Sources: Hawaiʻi Guide: Garden of Eden Arboretum · Hawaiʻi Magazine: Best banana bread on Maui (May 2026) · Waiʻānapanapa State Park reservations FAQ

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.