Traffic in Makassar

In 2024, Makassar's transportation landscape is dominated by motorcycles, accounting for 50% of all commutes.

Buses also play a significant role, with 25% of the population relying on them for daily travel.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 3.33 minutes of waiting and 28.33 minutes of motorcycle travel over a distance of 13.67 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend an average of 10 minutes waiting and 25 minutes traveling, covering a distance of 10 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Motorcycle
50%
Bus
25%
Home
25%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 4 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
8.5 miles
Walking
3.3 mins
Waiting
3.3 mins
Bus / Trolley
8.3 mins
Total:
43.3 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
6.2 miles
Walking
10.0 mins
Waiting
10.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
25.0 mins
Total:
45.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the rainy season due to slower travel speeds and increased road congestion.

Holiday seasons see a rise in traffic as residents travel to visit family and friends.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses can be frustrating for commuters.

Motorcycle riders face challenges with road safety and congestion.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM are ideal for avoiding heavy traffic.

Late evenings after 8 PM also see reduced traffic congestion.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly disrupt traffic, leading to longer commute times.

Planning travel around major events can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Makassar is exploring the expansion of public transportation to reduce reliance on motorcycles.

Initiatives to promote electric vehicles are being considered to lower CO2 emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible travel options and reducing the need for personal vehicles.

These services help alleviate some congestion by optimizing vehicle usage.

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Traffic Rankings

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