Maunaloa Highway (Route 460)

Molokai Scenic Drive Guide

Maunaloa Highway (Route 460)

Maunaloa Highway, also known as Route 460, crosses Molokai's central plateau between Kaunakakai and Maunaloa, passing Molokai Airport, open countryside, red-earth hills and west-side road connections.

Area Near Maunaloa
Area Near Maunaloa

Maunaloa Highway, Molokai

Maunaloa Highway (Hwy 460) leads from Kaunakakai to Maunaloa, a 16-mile (26 km) long scenic drive through the central part of the island, past Molokai Airport. Along the way you'll enjoy views of Molokai's south shore with its azure blue nearshore waters, open grasslands and mountains.

If you're coming from Maunaloa and drive towards Kaunakakai, you'll have a great view of the East Molokai volcano in the distance, as well as the island's central plateau. If you're driving towards Maunaloa, the highway winds uphill through the reddish-brown and arid landscape surrounding the West Molokai volcano.

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Maunaloa Highway, also known as Route 460, runs between Kaunakakai and Maunaloa across central Molokai. From Kaunakakai, drive west on Route 460 toward Molokai Airport and continue across the central plateau to Maunaloa. The map marker identifies a point on Maunaloa Highway along the central portion of the route.

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Where does Maunaloa Highway go?

Maunaloa Highway, also known as Route 460, runs across central Molokai between Kaunakakai and the west-end village of Maunaloa.

How long is Maunaloa Highway?

The main scenic drive between Kaunakakai and Maunaloa is about 16 miles. It crosses Molokai's central plateau and passes near Molokai Airport.

What can visitors see from Route 460?

Depending on direction and weather, visitors can see south-shore ocean views, open fields, red-earth slopes, central plateau scenery, West Molokai hills and distant East Molokai mountain views.

Is Maunaloa Highway difficult to drive?

Maunaloa Highway is generally a paved, straightforward rural drive. Visitors should still watch speed, wind, local traffic, airport traffic, changing weather and occasional road work.

What should visitors check before driving Route 460?

Check current road notices, weather and fuel needs before longer west-side exploring. Services are limited once you leave Kaunakakai and head toward Maunaloa or the west beaches.