[Night Drive] Songs recommended for nighttime drives

There are all kinds of driving situations—wanting to be alone with your thoughts, spending a relaxing time with someone special, or having fun with friends! For any of these drives, I think music is essential.

In this article, I’ll introduce songs that are perfect for nighttime drives.

I’ve gathered mellow R&B and slightly laid-back rock and pop tracks.

These are classics that can create a great vibe whether you’re solo or with a group, so be sure to make them your companion for your night drive.

Playlist

[Night Drive] Songs recommended for nighttime drives
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Perfect NightLE SSERAFIM		A bouncy beat and a refreshing night drive song
2	Tokyo FlashVaundy		Vaundy’s first digital single
3	DRIVE ME CRAZYlyrical school		An urban, free-spirited night drive track
4	DRIVIN’ ME CRAZYTravis Japan		An exhilarating pop tune with club beats
5	Midnight DriveRyokushokushakai		A youth anthem resounding on a night drive
6	Because it’s such a lovely night[Alexandros]		A dance beat that feels the loneliness of dawn
7	Dramatic Loveiri		iri “Dramatic Love” for a night drive
8	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		A rap song by Quruli, depicting a night view and crabs
9	midnight creative driveFurederikku		Addictive music that resonates on a night drive
10	skyscraperiri		Best iri songs for a night drive
11	Kaikai KitanEVE		A classic hit by an internet-famous singer
12	Galactic ExpresswayHanbureddāzu		Introduction to the song Galactic Express by Humbreaders
13	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		A song by SEKAI NO OWARI that’s bursting with fantasy
14	Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu		Blow your worries away on the late-night highway!
15	Midnight DriveCHIHIRO		The allure of a love song set against the backdrop of the Shuto Expressway
16	My WayMirei Touyama		A song provided by Shota Shimizu for Mirei Touyama
17	Drive AwayNishino Kana		A free-spirited song that colors the night drive
18	Inner Bluepasokon ongaku kurabu		As the unit name suggests, it features sounds themed around DTM (desktop music production)…
19	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A high-speed, exhilarating hit by YOASOBI
20	Paper Drivekiki vivi lily		A song from the EP 'Blossom' that sings of feelings of loneliness and freedom
21	melodramanatori & imase		Gen Z songs that suit a night drive
22	808Suchmos		Suchmos songs perfect for a night drive
23	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)Utada Hikaru		Perfect for nighttime drives: the commercial song by Hikaru Utada
24	Make it through a lonely nightLucky Kilimanjaro		A city pop-flavored classic by Lucky Kilimanjaro
25	Wonderlandiri		An anthem to cheer you on as you move forward, even in uncertainty.
26	waitsaidāgāru		A night drive song by Cider Girl
27	54321Cream		A song by Hitomebore, a music duo from Osaka and Hong Kong.
28	Tokyo Night Dreaming feat. No RomeBMSG POSSE		An emotional cross-cultural track that colors Tokyo’s night
29	When I Was YoungSunrise In My Attache Case		Comfortable surf rock tunes and the refreshing feeling of running along the seaside
30	MercuryDAOKO		A down-to-earth song that sings about the gap between ideals and reality
31	BAD BOYCascada		A high-energy EDM masterpiece that makes your heart boil
32	Chuo FreewayArai Yumi		Yumi Arai’s classic, a perfect track for a drive
33	umbrellaKing Gnu		King Gnu’s new song captivates with its groove and delicacy.
34	Agate Caressed by NightAyase		A wistful ballad depicting a farewell to a loved one
35	Rainy Driverimase		A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain
36	Turning Uparashi		ARASHI, currently on hiatus, release their first digital single
37	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		City pop with Tatsuro Yamashita’s “SPARKLE.”
38	tone colorKREVA		KREVA’s classic J-R&B track, captivating with its rich tones
39	AmazingOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rock-style B-side track by Official HIGE DANDism
40	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		Hitsujibungaku’s Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme song
41	EverydayPerfume		A sparkly techno dance night drive track
42	Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro		Lucky Kilimanjaro’s nighttime track becomes a revival hit
43	lighthouseHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s new song “Lighthouse” is captivating for its profound lyrics.
44	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s first hit song, a exhilarating masterpiece full of speed
45	GOIN’ ONLolita		The allure of Eurobeat: songs of love and passion
46	LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki		Eurobeat fast dance number
47	Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo		A sophisticated urban gem from yonawo
48	ODD TAXIsukaato to PUNPEE		A lo-fi beat track depicting a city nightscape
49	Time Will TellUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s R&B songs heal the heart.
50	Slow Dance feat. BIMSIRUP		A collaborative R&B track by SIRUP and BIM
51	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A famous song from a Takuya Kimura drama: Lovers Missing Each Other
52	YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu		The wistful vocals over lo-fi beats seep into the heart.
53	tropical nightSugawara Kei		Kei Sugawara, a social media sensation, sings of troubled nights.
54	SPACE BOYDave Rodgers		A classic song by DAVE RODGERS from Italy
55	I NEED YOUR LOVEDAVE SIMON		A dance tune that grabs your heart
56	Circus NightNanao Tabito		Tavito Nanao’s “Circus Night,” romantic.
57	Friday Nightnatori		Natori’s popular nighttime BGM track on TikTok
58	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A lyrical song depicting childhood memories and growth
59	Sweet 19 Blues ~So Far From Me~t-Ace feat. Amuro Namie		A masterpiece by Namie Amuro that sings about the regrets of love
60	Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao		Driving with psychedelic music
61	Knight Riderichou BOYZ		Poignant lyrics for an email theme
62	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A commercial song by Ringo Sheena that evokes a nightscape
63	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s liberating spring cheering song
64	Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa		90s Ozawa Kenji and Scha Dara Parr classic
65	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A piano piece that delicately depicts a heartrending love
66	My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern all-time classic: memories of the sea and driving