Should I drive Highway 340 on Maui?
If you're thinking about driving Highway 340 that loops from Kapalua to Kahului, this video may help you decide if you're up for it. There have been accidents and deaths on this road and there are many spots that it's one lane for a good, long stretch. We'll give you tips on what to consider if driving this Maui route is on your bucket list.
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TITLE: POINT OF VIEW
ARTIST: NICOLAI HEIDLAS
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Maui's Deadliest Road-Hwy 340
Nervous wife. I'm cool as ice traveling on this beautiful road..
One of the most Dangerous road in United State Kahekili Highway 340 Maui Hawaii 06/03/2017
One of the most Dangerous road in United State Kahekili Highway 340 Maui Hawaii
Driving Wild One Lane Kahekili Highway 340 on Maui Hawaii
Drove around the West Maui Mountains from Kihei to Kahului. Turns from beautiful beach level views to awesome sea cliffs. After Mokolea Point the road turns into one lane and almost 360 turns. You'll be advised that you are driving it at your own risk. The road itself was in great shape. A local told me to just take it slow and honk before the corners. I would highly recommend having some one with you to spot ahead while you're driving, especially if it's your first time. M was my eagle eyed navigator and camerawoman, and I salute her. Opaka paka!!! :)
Near the middle of the video we drive through the village of Kahakuloa. By the end of the one lane section my hands were sore from gripping the steering wheel. I saw a pile a wrecked vehicles which I presume were those that didn't make it to the end.
I have video from my helicopter flight of the road and cliffs from above that is also posted.
maui hwy 340 north island
Maui: Hwy 340 around the north tip of the island. The State Hwy30 ends and the road turns into a single lane dirt road which follows the terrain. The road is cut into the mountainside. There are few pullouts and you have to wait for opposing traffic to pass before you can continue. The side closest to the cliff is better than the embankment side so we drove in a clockwise direction. We did not know that rental cars are not allowed to navigate this road.
Maui Dec 2015 Kahekili Highway / route 340
Kahekili Highway 340 on Maui
Highlights from a 2 hour drive from Waiehu to Lahaina
The song is Trust the Sun by Elbow
Maui Drive One Lane Kahekili Highway 340 (HD)
Driving down the one lane road on Kahekili Highway 340
Driving Kahekili Highway 340 in Wailuku, Maui - June 2018
Driving along Kahekili Highway (Hwy 340) on June 2018. One-lane stretches and many blind curves. Views of Kahakuloa Bay and passes Braddah Chic's lunch stop.
HI Hwy. 340 (north Maui coast highway) east from HI St. Hwy. 30 to HI Hwy. 3400 (1 of 2)
This is part 1 of 2 showing Hawaii Hwy. 340 a/k/a the Kahekili Hwy. going east from its beginning where Hawaii St. Hwy. 30 ends until Hwy. 340 itself ends at is junction with HI Hwy. 3400. This highway is also known as the north Maui coast highway and according to TripAdvisor it is Maui's northern coastal scenic route. The date of filming was Sunday, January 15, 2017 and the vehicle we are in is a 2017 rental Toyota Corolla.
HI Hwy. 340 (north Maui coast Hwy.) east from HI St. Hwy. 30 to Kahakuloa
This shows HI Hy. 340 a/k/a the Kahekili Hy. from its beginning at the end of Hawaii State Hy. 30 (which is marked by a sign saying end state highway) as far east as the eastern edge of the small settlement of Kahakuloa. This is on west Maui's north shore and is the coastal highway. The date is Sunday, January 15, 2017. This is a very scenic and remote area on Maui and as you can see, it is partially 1 lane and a real challenge at times. The scenery though is worth it. One fyi for those interested in map accuracy--both Bing and Google maps are wrong about where Hy. 340 starts and where State Hy. 30 ends. This video shows the actual beginning of Hy. 340 which would be where State Hy. 30 ends and the mile markers saying Hy. 30 end. Importantly, that point is some 3 miles east of the Nakalele Blowhole whereas the maps show Hy. 340 starting at Honokohau Bay which is a mile or so west of the Blowhole. So notwithstanding the maps, this video shows the true location of Hy. 340's beginning and this video continues on that highway as far east as the eastern edge of Kahakuloa, indeed just past Julia's Famous Banana Bread Stand.
highway 340, maui
gorgeous, but slightly treacherous drive on highway 340 hugging the cliffs of maui coastline.
ride on west Maui, Hawaii north shore one lane highway 340 easbound January 2013 1080p
This shows the scenery and traffic on a one lane portion of Hawaii highway 340 on the north shore of the western side of Maui, Hawaii on January 11, 2013. Video is with a Panasonic TM900 set to 1080/60p. This is uploaded in original .m2ts format.
Driving Front Street, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
This is a casual afternoon drive down Front Street in historic Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. The street is known for its shops, art galleries, restaurants and sunset views looking out towards the other islands of Lanai, Molokai and even Oahu on a clear day.
Driving around Maui - Makawao - Paia- 4k Driving in Makawao in Paia - Best of Maui - explore Maui
Just A drive through Makawao town and Paia in Maui. Kinda windy day but still very beautiful.
4k-Best of Maui
Explore Makawao
Explore Paia
Explore Maui
Craziest drive ever! Highway 340 on the island of maui
Driving around the NW shore of Maui
*Hawaii* West Maui Forest Reserve* Kahakuloa Head* HI-340
Driving on Kahekili Highway
Driving down Kahekili Highway. Makes the road to Hana look like a joke.
HI Hwy. 340 (north Maui coast highway) east from HI St. Hwy. 30 to HI Hwy. 3400 (2 of 2)
This is part 2 of 2 showing the entire length of HI Hwy. 340 on the north shore of Maui, HI's west lobe going east bound, actually more south than east. The video (pt. 1) starts at the beginning of Hwy. 340 which happens to be the end of HI St. Hwy. 30 and continues from there until Hwy. 340 ends at the junction with HI Hwy. 3400. This highway is also known as the Kahekili Hwy. and as you can see is very remote and has a lot of 1 lane stretches and blind curves with tight clearances. As explained in part 1, Google and Bing maps are both wrong about where Hwy. 340 begins and where St. Hwy. 30 ends.