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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Maui Circumference Drive Time}}

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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: How long does it take to drive the circumference of whole island of maui ===
How long does it take to drive the circumference of whole island of maui

=== Assistant: Driving all the way around Maui doing the full “loop,” including Hāna → Kīpahulu → Kaupō → Upcountry → West Maui depend… ===
Driving all the way around Maui (doing the full “loop,” including Hāna → Kīpahulu → Kaupō → Upcountry → West Maui) depends a lot on road conditions, stops, and your comfort level.

===== 🚗 Approximate Drive Time (No Long Stops) =====
* 8–10 hours of actual driving time
* ~150–160 miles total

===== Key Factors That Affect Time =====
* Road to Hāna: very slow (narrow, windy, bridges)
* Backside of Hāna (Kaupō road): - Rough, narrow, sometimes unpaved - Can be impassable after heavy rain - Not allowed by some rental car companies
* West Maui (Kahekili Hwy): - Cliffside, one-lane sections - Slow and intimidating for some drivers

===== Typical Realistic Scenarios =====
* Locals / confident drivers, minimal stops: ~8 hours
* Visitors with stops, photos, food: 10–12+ hours
* If avoiding backside of Hāna: you cannot do a true full loop—only partial out-and-back routes

===== Important Notes =====
* Check weather first (rockslides, flooding happen)
* Start early (daylight is critical)
* Gas up fully before Hāna or West Maui
* Cell service is spotty to nonexistent in sections

If you want, I can:
* Break it down segment by segment
* Tell you the safest / least stressful version
* Advise whether it’s a good idea right now given current road conditions

Just let me know 🌺

== References ==
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