Kalae Highway (Route 470)
Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, climbs from Molokai's central uplands toward Palaau State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout, with quiet road scenery, forested stretches and wide island views.
Molokai Scenic Drive Guide
Molokai Scenic Drives
Find the best Molokai scenic drives for quiet coastal roads, upland views, historic highways, west shore beach routes and peaceful island scenery, 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 Molokai's quiet west shore, with dry-country scenery, ocean views, resort access roads and beach routes near Kepuhi and Papohaku.
Kamehameha V Highway (Mile 1-20)
Kamehameha V Highway follows Molokai's peaceful south shore from Kaunakakai toward the island's east end, passing fishponds, beach parks, churches, mountain views and quiet coastal scenery.
Kamehameha V Highway (Mile 20-22)
Kamehameha V Highway Mile 20 to 22 is a short Molokai coastal drive east of Murphy's Beach, with narrow curves, sea cliffs, ocean spray, Rock Point and access toward Sandy Beach.
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.
Pohakuloa Road
Pohakuloa Road is a short west Molokai drive from the Kaluakoi/Papohaku area toward Dixie Maru Cove, with dry-country scenery, quiet beach access roads, kiawe trees and 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.