Traffic in Qazvin

In 2024, Qazvin's transportation landscape is characterized by a balanced use of walking, cycling, and cars, each accounting for a third of the commuting methods.The city faces challenges with traffic inefficiency and CO2 emissions, but opportunities exist to improve these areas through strategic planning.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 6.67 minutes of driving and 17.33 minutes of walking, covering a distance of 10.17 km.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 20 minutes driving over a distance of 20 km.
  • Walking - Walking commutes average 45 minutes, covering a distance of 5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
33%
Car
33%
Bicycle
33%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 3 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
6.3 miles
Walking
17.3 mins
Driving Car
6.7 mins
Bicycle
4.0 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Total:
28.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
12.4 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Driving Car
20.0 mins
Total:
25.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
3.1 miles
Walking
45.0 mins
Total:
45.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the spring and autumn months as the weather is more conducive to outdoor activities.

Winter months see a slight decrease in walking and cycling due to colder temperatures.

Commuter Pain Points

Limited public transportation options can lead to reliance on cars, increasing traffic congestion.

Pedestrian pathways are not always well-maintained, affecting walking commutes.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic congestion.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally smoother for cyclists and pedestrians.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly increase traffic, especially in the city center.

Planning alternative routes during these times can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Qazvin is exploring initiatives to expand cycling lanes and pedestrian-friendly zones.

The city is considering incentives for electric vehicle use to reduce emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options and reducing the need for personal car ownership.

These services can help decrease overall traffic volume if integrated with public transport systems.

Traffic Rankings

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