A Guide to Driving Times and Distances on Savai’i
Islands in the South Pacific might have a reputation for being easy to simply drive around in a day, but don’t underestimate Savai’i. Dubbed the “big island”, Savai’i has a lot of ground to cover. Exploring all of the island’s main road, as well as the popular side trip to Falealupo, is approximately 200 km (125 mi), so this is an island that you’ll definitely want to plan more than a day for. Luckily, there’s never a dull moment between the stops at glorious waterfalls and creepy caves and the odd family of pigs on the road to negotiate.
So, check out this guide to the travel times and distances on Savai’i to see how long it will take you to get between the island’s main waypoints.
4 Things You Need to Know About the Driving Times on Savai’i
The driving times stated in the guide below take into account some of the following reasons your driving speed will be affected on Savai’i:
- It takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to drive around Savai’i on the Main North and South Roads
- Unlike Upolu, there are no roads crossing the island of Savai’i to make travel times shorter
- The speed limit on Savai’i is 40 kph within the villages, 55 kph on the open road
- There are other hazards on Savai’i’s roads to frequently slow down for, including animals and children.
Needless to say, you’ll be driving at a slow speed on Savai’i! For more driving tips, see How to Drive in Samoa + 10 Road Rules You Need to Know.
© SamoaPocketGuide.comHow Long Does it Take to Travel Around Savai’i?
If you’re wondering how long it takes to travel around Savai’i via a particular transport, then wonder no more!
How Long Does it Take to Walk Around Savai’i?
It takes approximately 36 hours to walk around Savai’i along the Main North Road and Main South Road.
How Long Does it Take to Cycle Around Savai’i?
It takes approximately 15 hours to cycle around Savai’i along the Main North Road and Main South Road. Check out The Cycling Times & Distances in Samoa for more details.
How Long Does it Take to Drive Around Savai’i by Car?
It takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to drive around Savai’i along the Main North Road and Main South Road.
How Long Does it Take to Travel Around Savai’i by Bus?
Due to erratic bus schedules, it takes at least 5 hours to travel around Savai’i by bus but could take up to 8 hours. Note that there is no one bus that travels all the way around the island, so you’ll have to catch at least one or two to make this journey. See Taking the Bus on Savai’i: Bus Fares, Routes & More to learn more.
© SamoaPocketGuide.comDriving Times from Salelologa Wharf
Salelologa Wharf is where almost everyone’s journey begins on Savai’i. Whether you’ve brought your rental vehicle over on the ferry or are hiring a car from a company just down the road, these are the times and distances it will take to get around Savai’i from the wharf.
Salelologa Wharf to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Faga (Amoa Resort) – 13 km / 8 mi / 19 mins
- Manase (Stevensons) – 51 km / 32 mi / 1 h 5 mins
- Palauli (Afu Aau, Siapo) – 13 km / 8 mi / 16 mins
- Taga (Alofaaga Blowholes) – 38 km / 24 mi / 44 mins
- Falealupo – 88 km / 55 mi / 1 h 50 mins
- Asau (Va-i-Moana) – 88 km / 55 mi / 1 h 50 mins
Want to know how much this is going to cost you via taxi? Check out Taxis in Samoa: Taxi Fares, How to Use & More.
© SamoaPocketGuide.comDriving Times from Manase
Located on the northeast shores of Savai’i, Manase and its glorious beach is where you’ll find the most resorts and beach fales in one place on Savai’i. You have Stevensons on Manase, Tailua Beach Fales, Jane’s Beach Fales, Tanu Beach Fales and more, while in the neighbouring village of Fagamalo are the resorts of Le Lagoto Resort and Savaii Lagoon Resort.
Manase to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Salelologa Wharf – 51 km / 32 mi / 1 h 5 mins
- Faga (Amoa Resort) – 39 km / 24 mi / 44 mins
- Palauli (Afu Aau, Siapo) – 61 km / 38 mi / 1 h 13 mins
- Taga (Alofaaga Blowholes) – 86 km / 53 mi / 1 h 40 mins
- Falealupo – 57 km / 36 mi / 1 h 18 mins
- Asau (Va-i-Moana) – 37 km / 23 mi / 47 mins
Want to know which side of the island is the best to stay on? Check out Where to Stay on Savai’i: The Best Savai’i Accommodations for advice.
© SamoaPocketGuide.comDriving Times from Asau
As far from the ferry wharf as you can get, Asau is a village on the northwestern side of Savai’i. There are a couple of accommodation options here between Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge and Vaisala Hotel. Asau makes a great base for exploring Falealupo and Cape Mulinuu, as well as Laauoleola Cave.
Asau to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Salelologa Wharf – 88 km / 55 mi / 1 h 51 mins
- Manase (Stevensons) – 37 km / 23 mi / 47 mins
- Falealupo – 20 km / 13 mi / 31 mins
- Taga (Alofaaga Blowholes) – 53 km / 33 mi / 1 h 2 mins
- Faga (Amoa Resort) – 75 km / 47 mi / 1 h 31 mins
- Palauli (Afu Aau, Siapo) – 78 km / 49 mi / 1 h 30 mins
Learn more about some of Savai’i’s top attractions in the 50 Best Things to Do on Savai’i.
© SamoaPocketGuide.comDriving Times from Faga
Sprawling along the “Sunrise Coast”, Faga is neighbouring the popular Amoa Resort on one side and the long-stretching white-sand beaches of Lano on the other. Stay in quintessential beach fales like Lauiula Beach Fales and Joelan Beach Fales and wake up early to watch the magnificent sunrise.
Faga to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Salelologa Wharf – 13 km / 8 mi / 19 mins
- Manase (Stevensons) – 38 km / 24 mi / 44 mins
- Palauli (Afu Aau, Siapo) – 22 km / 14 mi / 29 mins
- Taga (Alofaaga Blowholes) – 48 km / 30 mi / 58 mins
- Asau (Va-i-Moana)- 75 km / 47 mi / 1 h 31 mins
- Falealupo – 20 km / 13 mi / 31 mins.
More About the Travel Times and Distances on Savai’i
That’s it for the Savai’i travel times and distances and how long it takes to travel around Savai’i. For more travel times to get stuck into, check out the following guides, as well as more content about Savai’i:
- Savai’i Transport Guide: 9 Ways to Get to (& Around) Savai’i
- How to Take a Ferry to Savai’i
- The Complete Travel Guide to Savai’i
Finally, plan a road trip using A Self-Guided Day Trip Around Savai’i: One Day Itinerary and A Self-Guided Trip Around Savai’i: Two-Day Itinerary.
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