Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaRiyadh to Jeddah shipping route.
962 km by road, about 8 h 48 min in transit.
Road Distance Between Cities: Riyadh and Jeddah
City to City Driving Distance on the map, along the road network.
RiyadhRoadJeddahTrucking 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 Riyadh to Jeddah shipping route by road
A truck from Riyadh to Jeddah drives 962 km. That is the driving distance on roads open to heavy goods vehicles, against 845 km as the crow flies.
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 Riyadh to Jeddah 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 Riyadh in this directory, Jeddah is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Dammam (410 km).
FAQ
What is the driving distance from Riyadh to Jeddah?
962 km by road (845 km in a straight line).
What is the trucking transit time from Riyadh to Jeddah?
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 Jeddah to Riyadh has its own page with the same distance and route.
More city to city driving distance
- Riyadh to Dammam410 km
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Muscat1,380 km - Dammam to Jeddah1,375 km
- Dubai to Jeddah2,001 km
- Muscat to Jeddah2,250 km
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.