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Kona vs. Waikoloa

dr.debs

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I just traded into the Kona coast resort II July 15-22. I have friends who are staying at the Hilton in waikoloa for a few days during that time. Can anyone tell me how long the drive is to Waikoloa from the Kona coast resort?
 

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Maybe around 30 minutes or so.
 

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I was just going to say 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
 

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Just curious why you titled your post Kona vs Waikoloa? I thought originally you were going to ask for opinions on both of those areas. :)
 

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Traffic can be quite brutal along that stretch so always allow lots of time.

Of course if you're on vacation about the only "have to" is the plane home, and some days that wouldn't be so bad to miss.
 

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Hi I think you will find you usually take 40-45 minutes driving between Kona Coast and Waikoloa. The portion of the trip between Kona Coast and the airport will have more traffic than the portion between Waikoloa and the airport. If possible, avoid going Waikoloa to Kona between 2:30PM and 6:00 PM as that will be the worst traffic. You will enjoy time spent in both areas and the drive isn't that bad. Don
 

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Not a big deal, have done it often. I use the "High Road" sometimes to avoid traffic.
 

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Not a big deal, have done it often. I use the "High Road" sometimes to avoid traffic.
Adds a little mileage and may or may not save time depending on the traffic ratio between the two routes... But it is a nice drive in either case.
You do mean 190 (Hawaii Belt Road) to Waikoloa Road to 19 I assume...
 
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