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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Jordan

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Driving roads in Jordan

All 1 hand-picked driving road in Jordan on one interactive map, every one traced from real geometry and fact-checked.

Roads1hand-picked
Combined53 mi85 km of driving
High point1,068 m3,504 ft
Satellite map of King's Highway (Wadi Mujib), Jordan

King's Highway (Wadi Mujib)

35Jordan

53 mi · 1 h 45 min · 9 hairpins

Collections featuring Jordan

Gorge & Canyon Roads

Balcony roads through cliffs and ravines

51 roads · 1,391 mi

Middle Eastern Roads

From the Caspian forests to Wadi Mujib

4 roads · 232 mi

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Israel Israel2 roads · 79 mi Satellite view of Cyprus Cyprus1 road · 5 mi Satellite view of Turkey Turkey5 roads · 220 mi

Driving in Jordan: common questions

What is the best driving road in Jordan?
King’s Highway (Wadi Mujib) is the place to start. Jordan’s most historic road plunges 1,300 m into the Wadi Mujib gorge, Jordan’s Grand Canyon, on 18 km of switchbacks before climbing back to the plateau, linking Biblical Madaba to Crusader Karak.
How many great driving roads does Jordan have?
1 hand-picked and fact-checked road, 53 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
When is the best time to drive in Jordan?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and autumn. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.