American Samoa Travel Times & Distances: How Long Does it Take to Travel Around American Samoa?

Tutuila is the main island of American Samoa and where nearly all visitors arrive, typically via Pago Pago International Airport. See Which Airlines Fly Directly to American Samoa? to find out how long it takes to get here.

You can get around the island by rental car, shared taxi, aiga buses or guided tours. For more details, check out our American Samoa Transport Guide: 10 Best Ways to Get Around American Samoa LINK#T036.

How Long Does it Take to Drive Around Tutuila?

Driving the full length of Tutuila’s main coastal road (from the west end near Poloa to the east end near Tula) takes about 1 hour 40 mins without stops. The road is approximately 54 km (34 mi) long, winding past lush mountains, beaches and coastal villages.

Driving Times from Pago Pago to:

(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

• Fagatogo (Town Center): 1.6 km / 1.0 mi / 3 mins
• Tula (East Coast): 23.6 km / 14.7 mi / 40 mins
• Poloa (West Coast): 30.4 km / 18.9 mi / 55 mins
• National Park Visitors Center: 0.7 km / 0.4 mi / 2 mins
• Tisa’s Barefoot Bar (Alega Beach): 10 km / 6.2 mi / 18 mins
• Blunt’s Point Trailhead: 3.7 km / 2.3 mi / 7 mins

Driving Times from Pago Pago Airport to:

(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

• Pago Pago (town area): 14.8 km / 9.2 mi / 28 mins
• Fagatogo: 13.2 km / 8.2 mi / 26 mins
• Vatia (National Park area): 28.3 km / 17.6 mi / 55 mins
• Poloa: 17.5 km / 10.9 mi / 33 mins
• Tula: 38.4 km / 23.9 mi / 1 hr 6 mins

Boat & Flight Times from Tutuila to:

• Aunu‘u Island: 1.5 km / 1 mi / 10–15 minutes by local boat
• Ta‘ū (Manu‘a Islands): 110 km / 68 mi / 30–40 minutes by plane (2–4 flights weekly) or 5–6 hours by boat (weather dependent)
• Ofu & Olosega: Connected by bridge, accessible via flight from Tutuila to Ta‘ū + 1 hour boat transfer
• Swains Island: 320 km / 199 mi / Only accessible by chartered boat (10+ hours, weather dependent)

Learn more about inter-island transport in our guide Domestic Flights in American Samoa: Your Guide to Interisland Flights LINK#T015.

The Manu‘a Islands—Ta‘ū, Ofu and Olosega, are remote yet deeply rewarding destinations in American Samoa. These islands are typically accessed via flights from Tutuila to Ta'ū Airport, followed by boat rides or bridge crossings to the neighbouring islands. Once on land, travel options are limited to pickup taxis, rental trucks, or walking due to the limited infrastructure.

How Long Does it Take to Travel Around the Manu‘a Islands?

It takes approximately 23 minutes to drive the length of Ta‘ū, covering around 12.9 km (8 mi). Ofu and Olosega are much smaller and connected by a short bridge; walking between the two takes just 3 minutes.

Driving Times on Ta‘ū (From Fitiuta Airport):

(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

• Big Momma – 12.9 km / 8.0 mi / 23 mins
• Faleasao County – 9 km / 5.6 mi / 14 mins
• Luma (south coast) – 11.7 km / 7.3 mi / 20 mins
• Si‘ufaga Beach (east coast) – 12 km / 7.5 mi / 20 mins

Walking or Driving Times on Ofu–Olosega (via Bridge):

(Distances are short; walking is common)

• Ofu Airport to Ofu Beach – 2.8 km / 1.7 mi / 4 mins (drive), 40 mins (walk)
• Ofu to Olosega Village – 8.4 km / 5.2 mi / 17 mins (drive), 1 hr 50 mins (walk)
• Ofu to Vaoto Lodge – 2.2 km / 1.4 mi / 4 mins (drive), 30 mins (walk)
• Olosega to Asaga Strait (bridge area) – 1.3 km / 0.8 mi / 5 mins (drive), 17 mins (walk)

Boat & Flight Times to the Manu‘a Islands:

• Pago Pago to Ta‘ū (Flight) – 110 km / 68 mi / 30–40 minutes
• Ta‘ū to Ofu (Boat) – 18 km / 11 mi / 30–45 minutes (weather dependent)
• Pago Pago to Manu‘a (Charter boat) – 5–6 hours

Learn more about inter-island routes and schedules in our guide Domestic Flights in American Samoa: Your Guide to Interisland Flights LINK#T015 and American Samoa Ferry Guide: How to Use the Ferry for Interisland Travel in American Samoa LINK#T020.