Hawaii route stop · Road to Hana
Keʻanae Peninsula
black lava coast and crashing surf
Featured driveHana Highway
StateHawaii
Drive length~64 miles
Trip time1 full day
Keʻanae Peninsula is one of the places Roamward flags on the Hana Highway because it gives the drive its texture: black lava coast and crashing surf. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Road to Hana runs Kahului → Hana, HI. Maui’s rainforest coast, curve by curve.
Plan around it
Nearby route stops
- Garden of Eden — arboretum with sweeping coast overlooks (Road to Hana)
- Waiʻānapanapa — the famous black-sand beach (reservation required) (Road to Hana)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Road to Hana stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: