Displaying the estimated average speed for each proposed route would help users make a more informed choice. In addition to comparing distance and travel time, average speed can provide an indication of the route’s characteristics.
A significantly lower average speed may suggest heavier congestion, numerous junctions and traffic lights, narrow or winding roads, poor road conditions, speed bumps, or a generally more complex route. A higher average speed may indicate smoother traffic flow and a greater proportion of highway or main-road driving.
The information could be shown beside each route’s estimated time and distance—for example: “42 min · 31 km · average 44 km/h.” It would require very little additional screen space because Waze already has the distance and estimated journey time needed to calculate it.
Displaying the estimated average speed for each proposed route would help users make a more informed choice. In addition to comparing distance and travel time, average speed can provide an indication of the route’s characteristics.
A significantly lower average speed may suggest heavier congestion, numerous junctions and traffic lights, narrow or winding roads, poor road conditions, speed bumps, or a generally more complex route. A higher average speed may indicate smoother traffic flow and a greater proportion of highway or main-road driving.
The information could be shown beside each route’s estimated time and distance—for example: “42 min · 31 km · average 44 km/h.” It would require very little additional screen space because Waze already has the distance and estimated journey time needed to calculate it.