- Major delay
- Minor delay
- No delay
- Closed
Riyadh traffic
Live traffic
Travel times and speeds are based on trip data anonymously collected from drivers within the larger metropolitan area (“metro”) throughout the complete road network — including fast roads and highways crossing this area.
Hourly speed and travel time per 10 km
- Last 48 hours
- Last 7 days
Riyadh traffic in 2023
Travel time increased in Riyadh last year. The data suggests that average time it took to travel 10 km increased by 1 min 20 s.
Travel times and speeds are based on worldwide trip data spanning 551 billion (109) km anonymously collected during the year from drivers within the larger metropolitan area (“metro”) or a 5 km radius from the center (“city center”) throughout the complete road network — including fast roads and highways crossing this area.
World rank 2023 137
Which was the worst day to travel through Riyadh in 2023?
The cost of driving in rush hour
What was the yearly cost of driving in Riyadh during rush hour? How much time did you spend driving, and how did it affect your finances and the environment?
Driving patterns in Riyadh
What did travel times look like over a week in Riyadh? When was it best to avoid driving? At what points did we use the most fuel and emit the most CO2?
- Travel time
- Speed
- Consumption
- Emissions
Which day of the week had the worst rush hour?
5 PM - 6 PM
How busy was Riyadh during rush hour?
Let's take a closer look at rush hour. How much extra time was spent idling in traffic? What was the average speed?
Weekday rush hour
How much additional time was spent in the car during rush hour in Riyadh?
- Optimal travel time
- Extra travel time
How much extra time did we spend driving in rush hours over the year?
87 hours = 3 days, 15 hours
Average speed in rush hour
How fast can you drive in Riyadh during rush hour?
20 min
26 min
How does the city compare to the whole country?
Change the way you move with TomTom technology
Know the road ahead
Real-Time Traffic
Drivers can’t always avoid traffic, but with TomTom Traffic they can outsmart it.
Improve how we move
Origin Destination Analysis
TomTom Origin Destination Analysis studies anonymized Floating Car Data from 600+ million connected devices to give you the authoritative view of what’s happening on the road.
Understand traffic
Traffic Stats
With years of data on road speeds, travel times and traffic density, TomTom Traffic Stats give you the insights you need to understand, predict and reduce congestion.
Boost road safety
Junction Analytics
TomTom Junction Analytics helps road authorities, traffic managers and engineers monitor and improve traffic light performance, making roads safer, greener and less congested.
Want more details?
Calling all city planners, automakers and policy makers – let’s change the way the world moves.
Contact us