Kalae Highway (Route 470)
Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, climbs from central Molokai toward Pala'au State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout.
Molokai Scenic Drive Guide
Molokai Scenic Drives
Molokai scenic drives follow quiet coastal roads, upland routes, historic highways and west shore beach roads, from Kamehameha V Highway and Maunaloa Highway to Kalae Highway, Kaluakoi Road and Pohakuloa Road.
Scenic drive directory
Molokai Scenic Drives
Find Molokai scenic drives, from coastal routes and lookout stops to mountain roads, historic highways and easy day-drive ideas.
Kaluakoi Road
Kaluakoi Road leads from Maunaloa Highway toward west Molokai beach roads, resort areas, dry-country scenery and ocean views.
Kamehameha V Highway (Mile 1-20)
Kamehameha V Highway follows Molokai's south shore from Kaunakakai toward Murphy's Beach, passing fishponds, beach parks and small churches.
Kamehameha V Highway (Mile 20-22)
Kamehameha V Highway Mile 20 to 22 hugs Molokai's southeast shoreline beyond Murphy's Beach, where blind curves, sea spray, Rock Point and Sandy Beach make this short stretch feel much bigger than two miles.
Maunaloa Highway (Route 460)
Maunaloa Highway, Route 460, is Molokai's central cross-island drive from Kaunakakai to Maunaloa, passing Molokai Airport, open plateau country, red-earth hills and the roads toward Kalaupapa Lookout and west-side beaches.
Pohakuloa Road
Pohakuloa Road is a short west Molokai drive from the Kaluakoi and Papohaku area toward Dixie Maru Cove, with quiet beach access roads, kiawe trees, red dirt, dry-country scenery and open Pacific views.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scenic drives on Molokai?
Popular Molokai scenic drives include Kamehameha V Highway, Maunaloa Highway, Kalae Highway, Kaluakoi Road and Pohakuloa Road.
Which Molokai scenic drive follows the south shore?
Kamehameha V Highway follows Molokai's south shore from Kaunakakai toward the east end, passing fishponds, churches, beach parks and coastal scenery.
Which Molokai drive goes toward Kalaupapa Lookout?
Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, climbs toward Palaau State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout with forested stretches and wide island views.
Which Molokai drive is best for west shore beaches?
Kaluakoi Road and Pohakuloa Road lead toward west Molokai beach areas near Kepuhi, Papohaku and Dixie Maru Cove.
Are Molokai scenic drives easy for visitors?
Most main roads are paved, but some routes have narrow curves, remote stretches, limited services and changing coastal conditions, so drive slowly and plan ahead.