Hāwī to Hawaiian Paradise Park is 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Mamalahoa Highway and Akoni Pule Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Hawaii region, traversing the island from its northern tip down towards the east coast. Expect a drive that largely sticks to surface roads, offering a good feel for the local landscape without the intensity of high-speed highway travel. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it ideal if you want to explore at your own pace.
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 Hāwī, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m 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
9.8 mi
16m
Kanoelehua Avenue
3.8 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 Hāwī, HI and Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.
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Start on Hoea Road
0.2 mi·52 sec·Hoea Road
2
Turn right onto Akoni Pule Highway
19 mi·34 min·Akoni Pule Highway
3
Continue on HI 19
9.8 mi·16 min·Kawaihae Road
4
Turn slight right onto HI 19
0.1 mi·18 sec·Lindsey Road
5
Turn left onto HI 19
53 mi·1 hr 19 min·Mamalahoa Highway
6
Continue on Bayfront Highway
1.6 mi·3 min·Bayfront Highway
7
Turn left onto 19
0.9 mi·2 min·Kamehameha Avenue
8
Turn right onto 11
3.8 mi·5 min·Kanoelehua Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on 11
2.9 mi·3 min·Mamalahoa Highway
10
Turn left onto 130
1.4 mi·1 min·Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Pahoa/KalapanaUse the left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
12
Continue on 130
3.1 mi·4 min·Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
13
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi·5 min·Kaloli Drive
14
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
0.2 mi·2 min·13th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
13th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 41m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Hāwī in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Hawaiian Paradise Park. The route covers 99.7 miles and has an estimated fuel cost of $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, as major services might be spaced out. With just one stop recommended, you have flexibility to decide when and where to take a break based on your needs. Keep an eye on your surroundings as you transition between Mamalahoa Highway and Akoni Pule Highway, as road conditions can change on these surface roads.
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 Hāwī, HI, or about 1h 23m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hāwī, 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 Hāwī, HI
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hāwī, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 93.2 — 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|~0m in|Akoni Pule Highway
Turn right onto Akoni Pule Highway
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip|~52m in|HI 19 / Mamalahoa Highway
Turn left onto HI 19 / Mamalahoa Highway
Navigation decision point
5
85.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|11 / Kanoelehua Avenue
Turn right onto 11 / Kanoelehua Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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91.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Turn left onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
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93.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.11 one way
$44.21 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.95
$23.37
$46.74
premium
$6.10
$23.95
$47.90
diesel
$5.35
$21.00
$42.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
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, 2026-06-01.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hāwī, HI
Morning
in Hāwī on Wednesday
Local time
10:52 AM
HST
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Rain Showers
ENE 18 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Destination
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Morning
in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:52 AM
HST
Current temp
66°F
Occasional Rain Showers
E 3 to 9 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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
4 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 20.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a continuous drive on Mamalahoa Highway for up to 56.3 miles, which will feel like rural cruising. There are no significant highway stretches, meaning you'll be navigating at speeds typical for local and regional roads throughout the entire 99.7-mile trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Akoni Pule Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Akoni Pule Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (HI 19 / Mamalahoa Highway): Navigation decision point; at 85.2 miles (11 / Kanoelehua Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,729 ft14 ft
Total Climb
2,984 ft
Total Descent
3,395 ft
Highest Point
2,729 ft
~35.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,715 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 Hāwī, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Pahoa/Kalapana 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 (Akoni Pule Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (HI 19 / Mamalahoa Highway): Navigation decision point; at 85.2 miles (11 / Kanoelehua 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 Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI before heading back.
