Jakarta to Solo How Many Hours by Car? This is the Best Route

How many hours is it from Jakarta to Solo by car? Do you already know? If not, let's take a look at the review below so you can choose the best route for a faster travel time. 

Jakarta to Solo How Many Hours? 

Looking at the distance from Jakarta to Solo, the two cities are approximately 550 kilometers apart, so if traveled by car, it takes about 9-10 hours. However, this estimated time can be shorter or longer, depending on traffic density, weather conditions, and the chosen route. 

Best Routes from Jakarta to Solo by Car 

As previously explained, choosing the right route can also speed up the estimated travel time from Jakarta to Solo. Here are some of the best routes you can use as a reference when traveling from Jakarta to Solo. 

1. Route via Toll Road

The route via the toll road is the first best route you can choose when traveling from Jakarta to Solo by car. This route is considered very efficient in terms of time. According to online map searches, the toll road distance from Jakarta to Solo is approximately 538 kilometers. This distance can be covered in about 6 hours and 52 minutes if using a private car, provided that traffic conditions are smooth and traveled at normal speed. The complete route is as follows. 

• If you start your journey from the center of Jakarta, you can head east towards Jl. M.H. Thamrin.
• Then travel towards Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, then merge onto Jl. Gatot Subroto. 
• Next, turn slightly right to head towards the Jl. Tol Cawang Grogol/Jl. Tol Dalam Kota.
• Then continue right and take the exit towards Jl. Layanag MBZ (Mohammed Bin Zayed).
• Then merge onto Jl. Tol Jakarta-Cikampek. 
• Continue your journey and take the right lane towards Jl. Tol Cikopo-Palimanan. 
• Continue for about 7.6 kilometers to merge onto Jl. Tol Jatingaleh-Krapyak. 
• Then use the right lane to exit and merge onto Jl. Tol Srondol-Jatingaleh or Jl. Tol Tembalang-Banyumanik. 
• Next, travel approximately 85 kilometers to take the exit towards Ungaran/Bawen/Solo/Yogya.
• Then take exit 504 towards Solo/Jl. Nasional 14.
• Continue your journey towards Jl. Tol Ngemplak.
• When you reach the Klodran Traffic Post, don't forget to turn left onto Jl. Adi Sumarmo.
• Then turn right onto Jl. Pakel.
• Then turn left onto Jl. Adi Sucipto.
• Then travel towards Jl. Slamet Riyadi.
• Then turn left until you find KH. Ahmad Dahlan street. 
• Finally, continue your journey for about 70 meters to reach the city of Solo. 

Read Also: List of Solo Toll Exits: Routes and Latest Rates 2024

2. Route via Pantura Road

In addition to the toll road, you can also use Pantura Road as an alternative route when traveling from Jakarta to Solo by car. 

Thus, here are some of the best routes you can choose. Don't forget to always check your car's condition before traveling, and if necessary, service your car thoroughly at the official Daihatsu workshop for a safe and comfortable journey.