Jordan, Karak and Tafilah
The oldest continuously used road in the world, crossing the vast Wadi Mujib gorge.
Length
230 km
In miles
142.9 mi
Driving time
5 hr 45 min
Atlas rating
9.0 / 10
The run
Madaba to Petra, following the Route 35. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Occasional snow on the plateau in January
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 8 May 2026
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