Highway 10 (Saudi Arabia)

Highway 10
Route information
Length	1,480 km (920 mi)
Location
Country	Saudi Arabia
Provinces	Jazan, 'Asir, Riyadh, Eastern
Highway system
Transport in Saudi Arabia

Highway 10 is a highway in Saudi Arabia, stretching from Ad Darb in Al Darb Governorate near the Red Sea to the Saudi–UAE border near the Persian Gulf. The highway is 1,480 kilometers (920 mi) long.

The highway became famous for its straight section that is 240 kilometers (150 mi) long between Haradh and Al Batha, and has no bends or noticeable gradients, earning it the world record for the longest straight road.[1][2]

History

Saudi Arabia's Highway 10 240 kilometers (150 mi) straight section has emerged as the world's longest straight road, surpassing Australia's Eyre Highway 146 kilometers (91 mi) straight section. This revelation marks a significant milestone in the realm of Transportation infrastructure, as the expansive stretch of Highway 10 extends farther than its predecessor.

The highway cuts through the vast Rub' al Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter. The road was originally built as a private road for King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.[3]

See also

• Transport in Saudi Arabia
• List of Saudi highway routes

References

1. "Saudi Arabia home to the world's longest straight road". Arab News. 11 March 2018.
2. "Longest straight road". www.guinnessworldrecords.com. Guinness World Records Limited. 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
3. "This Country Has A 256-Kilometre Highway That Never Bends". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.