Traffic in Jalandhar

In 2024, Jalandhar's traffic landscape is dominated by cars and motorcycles, with minimal reliance on public transport.

The city faces significant challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 31.43 minutes of driving, with minimal time spent on other modes.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 55 minutes driving, covering an average distance of 46.5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
57%
Motorcycle
29%
Bicycle
14%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 7 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
24.1 miles
Walking
3.6 mins
Driving Car
31.4 mins
Bicycle
3.6 mins
Motorcycle
5.7 mins
Total:
44.3 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
28.9 miles
Walking
1.3 mins
Driving Car
55.0 mins
Total:
56.3 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic congestion tends to increase during the winter months due to fog and reduced visibility.

The festive season sees a spike in traffic as more people travel for celebrations and shopping.

Commuter Pain Points

Lack of reliable public transport options forces reliance on personal vehicles.

Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to increased travel times and frustration.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid heavy traffic.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM can also be relatively smooth.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals often lead to road closures and increased traffic, requiring alternative routes.

Sporting events at local stadiums can cause temporary spikes in traffic volume.

Sustainability Efforts

The city is exploring initiatives to expand cycling lanes and pedestrian pathways.

Efforts are underway to introduce electric buses to reduce emissions from public transport.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gradually gaining popularity, offering a convenient alternative to personal vehicles.

These services help reduce the number of cars on the road, contributing to lower traffic congestion.

Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for India combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in India, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025
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