Driving from Riyadh to Buraydah
Buraydah lies 330 km (205 mi) north-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Buraydah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 745,353 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Where to book car hire from Riyadh to Buraydah
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Staying in Buraydah
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buraydah from Riyadh?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Buraydah by car?
About 5 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Buraydah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Buraydah?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.