How long does it take to drive around the Big Island of Hawaii?

around eight hours
The Big Island makes up for more than half of the entire size of the state of Hawaii at just over 4,000 square miles—about half the size of New Jersey. Because of its size, navigating around the Big Island can be daunting, and driving around the entire island will take around eight hours.

How many days is enough in Big Island Hawaii?

Being the largest of the Hawaiian Islands there is a lot of ground to cover and a lot of exciting and adventurous activities to do. Many visit Hawaii Island on a day trip from Oahu. We recommend spending at least five days on the Big Island, even longer if you can!

What is the best month to visit the Big Island of Hawaii?

The best time to visit Hawaii’s Big Island is between September and November. That’s when the island’s generally reasonable room rates take the most significant plunge.

Is 5 days enough on the Big Island?

Whatever you reason, lots of travelers choose to spend just 5 days on the Big Island of Hawaii. Even though it’s a much larger area (with slower driving) than you might expect, you’ll cover a lot of ground with this Big Island itinerary for 5 days.

Which is better to stay Hilo or Kona?

Kona, not Hilo, is the place to stay on the island of Hawaii during your vacation. Kona offers better weather, the best beaches and snorkeling, newer resorts, more vacation rentals, and more nightlife compared to Hilo Town. Hilo is worth a visit but may not be worth staying for more than a night.

Which side of the Big Island is best?

The North Coast of the Big Island has the best beaches. Kohala Coast is one of the best areas to stay on the north coast and some of the best hotels that I can recommend here are Waikoloa Beach Marriott and Kings’ Land Hilton.

What is the rainiest month on the Big Island of Hawaii?

November and March are the wettest months, whereas during the summer months the amount of rain can decrease up to half the peak rate.