Hyderabad has been ranked 47th globally for traffic congestion according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025, highlighting the growing traffic challenges faced by commuters in the city. The report reveals significant delays and slower travel speeds that affect daily commuters across the city. The data provides a comprehensive picture of how traffic congestion impacts the lives of residents and the time they spend on roads.
According to the report, it takes an average of 31 to 32 minutes to drive just 10 kilometers in Hyderabad. The average speed during normal hours is recorded at 18.4 kilometers per hour, which drops further to 16.1 kilometers per hour during rush hour. These figures indicate the severity of traffic slowdowns that commuters experience regularly while navigating through the city’s roads.
The most striking finding from the TomTom Traffic Index 2025 is the amount of time lost by commuters due to traffic jams. The average commuter in Hyderabad loses approximately 123 hours per year to traffic congestion, which equals about 5 days of productive time. This substantial time loss affects work-life balance and overall productivity of the city’s workforce.
The traffic congestion data underscores the urgent need for improved infrastructure and traffic management solutions in Hyderabad. The TomTom Traffic Index measures traffic conditions in cities worldwide based on real-time and historical travel time data, providing authorities and urban planners with crucial insights for addressing transportation challenges. The report serves as a benchmark for understanding traffic patterns and implementing effective measures to reduce congestion in the city.
