Driving the Island

Driving the Island & Hawaii Midnight

• You will hear time rather than milage when talking distance.
• If something is 20 miles away it could easily take 45+ minutes.
• There aren’t “freeways”.
• People drive a bit more relaxed here.
• Speed limits are often 45 mph, roads are often curvy, and there aren’t many passing lanes.
• We don’t honk at each other (unless we see our cuz) but we throw friendly shakas 🤙
• We merge and let merge with aloha. People will often slow down and wave you in.
• In general be kind and slow down and enjoy the view brah – this ain’t the mainland.

Also – Always pack snacks and water; as there are often many miles between “pit-stop” opportunities. There can be unexpected traffic delays and with narrow roads that could mean you end up waiting on the road for a while. Hopefully you have some musabi and coconut water so you can snack while you wait.

If you are a Costco member, plan to fuel up there, when possible. Safeway in Kona is almost as low. These are BY FAR the cheapest gas on the island. Small towns will have gas stations but gas can often be $1+ more per gallon than in Kona and Hilo.