Hawaiian Paradise Park to Hāwī is 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Mamalahoa Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the island of Hawaii, traversing mostly surface roads. You'll experience a gradual change in scenery as you move from the southeast side of the island towards the north. With a drive time under three hours and a low fuel cost, this route is very manageable for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mamalahoa Highway
56.3 mi
1h 23m
Akoni Pule Highway
19.1 mi
34m
Kawaihae Road
9.9 mi
16m
Kanoelehua Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi
4m
Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi
5m
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
2.2 mi
2m
Bayfront Highway
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Mamalahoa Highway
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI and Hāwī, HI.
1
Start on 13th Avenue
0.2 mi·2 min·13th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi·5 min·Kaloli Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto 130
3.1 mi·4 min·Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
4
Continue on 130
2.2 mi·2 min·Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Hilo/VolcanoUse the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto HI 11
2.9 mi·3 min·Mamalahoa Highway
6
Continue on 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Kanoelehua Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto 19
0.9 mi·2 min·Kamehameha Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto 19
1.6 mi·3 min·Bayfront Highway
9
Continue on 19
53 mi·1 hr 19 min·Mamalahoa Highway
10
Turn right onto HI 19
0.1 mi·9 sec·Lindsey Road
11
Turn slight left onto HI 19
9.9 mi·16 min·Kawaihae Road
12
Continue on Akoni Pule Highway
19 mi·34 min·Akoni Pule Highway
13
Turn left onto Hoea Road
0.2 mi·48 sec·Hoea Road
14
Arrive at destination
Hoea Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, consider an early morning departure from Hawaiian Paradise Park to avoid any potential traffic and maximize your daylight hours. Since the total drive is under three hours, you have the flexibility to stop as needed without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $20, and it's always wise to refuel before embarking on longer stretches like the 56.3 miles on Mamalahoa Highway. There's one suggested stop along the way, so plan to utilize that opportunity for a break or to pick up any necessities.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 49.9 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hāwī, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mamalahoa Highway for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 99.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Kaloli Drive
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip|~8m in|130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
At end of road, turn right onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip|~24m in|19 / Kamehameha Avenue
Turn left onto 19 / Kamehameha Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|HI 19 / Lindsey Road
Turn right onto HI 19 / Lindsey Road
Navigation decision point
4
99.5 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|Hoea Road
Turn left onto Hoea Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.93 one way
$41.87 round trip
$5.33/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.61
$22.02
$44.03
premium
$5.80
$22.77
$45.55
diesel
$5.60
$21.98
$43.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.72
$3.99
EV Truck/SUV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Aug 13, 2026
Origin
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Night
in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 PM
HST
Current temp
83°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NNE 14 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hāwī, HI
Night
in Hāwī on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 PM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Isolated Rain Showers
E 23 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and ye...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 79.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% on highways. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be 56.3 miles along Mamalahoa Highway. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of the trip, as you navigate through various communities on Hawaii's island. The route utilizes Mamalahoa Highway, Akoni Pule Highway, and Kawaihae Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on Mamalahoa Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kaloli Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Hāwī, HI is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Kaloli Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (19 / Kamehameha Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,729 ft15 ft
Total Climb
3,395 ft
Total Descent
2,983 ft
Highest Point
2,729 ft
~64.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,714 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Hāwī, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Hilo/Volcano along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on Mamalahoa Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Kaloli Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (19 / Kamehameha Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hāwī, HI before heading back.
