United States · HI
Two very different classics, one a jungle coast road of six hundred corners and the other a climb from sea level to a volcanic summit.
Scored roads
2
Combined length
75.8 mi
Driving time
3 hr 17 min
Best season
All year, with the driest months from April to October
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Scores combine driving quality and scenery, checked against current closure notices for Hawaii. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 13 April 2026
Ranked
01 · Hawaii
Sea level to 3055 metres in 38 km, 29 switchbacks and a crater at the end.
23.6 mi · Rating 9.3 / 10 · 1 hr 11 min
Sunrise entry needs a reservation, cold at the top
02 · Hawaii
620 curves and 59 bridges through rainforest and waterfalls on Maui's north shore.
52.2 mi · Rating 9.1 / 10 · 2 hr 6 min
Rain and one lane bridges, take your time
Planning
Paia on Maui
All year, with the driest months from April to October
Allow roughly 2 days to drive all of these without rushing, plus transit time to reach the state.