Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaJeddah to Riyadh shipping route.
962 km by road, about 8 h 48 min in transit.
Road Distance Between Cities: Jeddah and Riyadh
City to City Driving Distance on the map, along the road network.
JeddahRoadRiyadhTrucking transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| City to City Driving Distance | 962 km (598 mi) |
| Straight line | 845 km |
| Transit time | 8 h 48 min |
| Hours at the wheel | 8 h 48 min |
| Ferry | No |
| Assumption | 9 driving hours a day |
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About the Jeddah to Riyadh shipping route by road
The road shipping route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 962 km (598 miles) on the truck network, heading north east. In a straight line the cities are 845 km apart, so the road adds 14%.
Transit time for one driver is about 8 h 48 min. The trip fits into one driver's shift, so the truck can load and deliver on the same day.
Road freight on Jeddah to Riyadh is booked as FTL (a full truck for one shipper) or LTL and groupage (you pay for the pallet places you use). FTL is faster and safer for high value goods; groupage is cheaper for a few pallets but adds consolidation time.
Of 4 road routes from Jeddah in this directory, Riyadh is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the driving distance from Jeddah to Riyadh?
962 km by road (845 km in a straight line).
What is the trucking transit time from Jeddah to Riyadh?
About 8 h 48 min for one driver at 9 driving hours a day (8 h 48 min at the wheel). A two-driver team is faster.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Riyadh to Jeddah has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: road distance on the truck network, 9 driving hours a day with rest periods. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all road distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.