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Hilo Hawaii Map

Explore Hilo, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hilo, Hawaii

How to Use This Hilo, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hilo, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hilo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hilo
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Hawaii County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	19.688748
Longitude	-155.082892
Population	44,186
Density	318.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	96720, 96721
Area Code	808
County Seat	Hilo
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 44,186. The population density is 318.1 people per km². Hilo is located at 19.6887°N, 155.0829°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP codes: 96720, 96721.

Hilo emerges from the damp, verdant earth where the ‘Alenaio Stream winds its persistent path toward the open expanse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 11.6 miles northwest of Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI (from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northwest of Kurtistown. Moisture hangs heavy in the air here, drawn inland from the sea to settle upon the volcanic landscape and the lush greenery of the nearby Panaʻewa Forest Reserve. To the west, the massive silhouette of Mauna Kea dominates the horizon, a silent, cooling presence that anchors the island’s verticality. The terrain surrounding Hilo is scarred and softened by ancient lava flows, creating a rugged topography that drops toward the water, where the tides pull rhythmically against a shoreline defined by dark, basaltic stone.

Exploration and settlement in Hilo long preceded the arrival of modern industry, rooted in the deep knowledge of those who navigated by the stars to reach these shores. The land became a focal point for maritime trade and agriculture, as the fertile soil supported generations who understood the kuleana of stewardship. Over time, the harbor grew into a vital artery, connecting the people to the wider world while maintaining the distinct character of the island. The physical remnants of this history remain visible in the way Hilo retains its connection to the sea, balancing the weight of past generations with the quiet endurance of its current inhabitants.

Economic life in Hilo remains tied to the rhythms of the land and the necessity of regional infrastructure, supported by the presence of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The local economy draws strength from education, government services, and a resilient agricultural sector that honors the legacy of sugarcane and pineapple cultivation. Essential services are housed within the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which helps coordinate the balance between development and the preservation of the natural environment. While nearby Kīohoʻole Gulch and the waters of Waihonu Pond suggest a landscape shaped by water and gravity, the town functions as a hub of commerce and logistics for the eastern side of the island.

Cultural vibrancy in Hilo finds expression in annual festivals that celebrate the preservation of traditional arts and the rhythmic heritage of the islands. Visitors often seek out the cascading beauty of Rainbow Falls, while those inclined toward movement traverse the Hilo Trail to experience the island’s interior. Reeds Island stands as a quiet geographical curiosity nearby, punctuating the local landscape much like the historical figures who have shaped the cultural identity of the region. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, defined by the scent of plumeria on the trade winds and the shared understanding that the community exists in constant, humble dialogue with the powerful natural forces of the Pacific Ocean.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 356° N
Lokahi Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 045° NE
Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 0.8 mi, 039° NE
Ahualani Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 231° SW
Regal Prince Kuhio Stadium 9 (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 064° NE
Wailoa River State Recreation Area (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 016° N
Pana'Ewa Recreational Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 162° S
King Kamehameha Statue (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 010° N
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 010° N
Waiakea Uka Park (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 225° SW
Kamehameha (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 010° N
Site of Shinmachi (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 012° N
Dreams of Paradise (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 356° N
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.4 mi, 167° S
Hilo Coast Railway Flag Pole Base (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 023° NE
Extreme Exposure (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 355° N
East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 352° N
Naha Stone (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 349° N
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (Aquarium) — 2.6 mi, 354° N
Kenyan K. Beale Community Robotics Center (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 354° N
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 348° N
Kaumana Caves (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 268° W
Waiakea Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 194° S
Boiling Pots (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 301° NW
Hilo Watershed Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 287° W
Onomea Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 354° N
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 301° NW · 97k acres
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 10.7 mi, 301° NW · 20k acres
Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.2 mi, 221° SW · 133k acres
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (National Park) — 20.2 mi, 187° S · 379k acres

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