Traffic in Semarang

In 2024, Semarang's transportation landscape is overwhelmingly dominated by motorcycles, accounting for 100% of the commuting method.

Despite the heavy reliance on motorcycles, the city faces significant challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency.

Average Commute Times

  • Motorbike - The average commute time for motorbike users is approximately 27 minutes, covering a distance of 11.94 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Motorcycle
100%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 5 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
7.4 miles
Walking
0.4 mins
Total:
27.4 mins

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Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the rainy season, as road conditions can become challenging.

Holiday seasons see a spike in traffic, particularly around major shopping areas and tourist attractions.

Commuter Pain Points

High levels of CO2 emissions are a concern for environmental and public health.

Traffic inefficiency leads to longer commute times and increased frustration among commuters.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM are generally the best times to travel to avoid peak traffic.

Late evenings after 8 PM also see reduced traffic congestion.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly disrupt traffic flow, leading to increased congestion.

It is advisable to plan alternative routes during major events to minimize delays.

Sustainability Efforts

The city is exploring initiatives to promote electric motorcycles to reduce emissions.

Efforts are being made to improve public transportation infrastructure to offer viable alternatives to motorcycle commuting.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services have gained popularity, offering flexible commuting options and potentially reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

These services can help alleviate some traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.

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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