Drive Song Rankings [2026]

We’ve put together a selection of great tracks with a sense of speed that make for a comfortable drive.

Among them, we’ve chosen popular driving songs that have racked up a lot of plays so far.

If you drive often, be sure to use this as a reference.

They’ll help you stay nicely focused.

Playlist

Drive Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello		The collaboration song by Marshmello and Chvrches
2	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen’s love song
3	A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay		A beautiful, heart-soothing song that lets your thoughts wander to the starry sky
4	Wake Me UpAvicii		A trend was sparked by a fast-paced track from a popular producer.
5	One Thing RightMarshmello & Kane Brown		Marshmello and Kane Brown's country dance-pop
6	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s disco-style song
7	Where The Streets Have No NameU2		A 1987 release by U2
8	Out of TimeThe Weeknd		An R&B track with electronic music, nostalgic Japanese style
9	Ramblin’ ManAllman Brothers Band		The Allman Brothers’ signature song “Ramblin’ Man”
10	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles' "As It Was" is a perfect song for driving
11	Hey BrotherAvicii		An inspiring song that gives you strength while driving an SUV
12	Born To Be WildSteppenwolf		A rock band's signature song is used in films and covers
13	FishbrainMount Kimbie		A new electronica track with introspective allure
14	Dangerous GameBlu DeTiger		Playful songs by a New York–based singer
15	MS. PAC MANSudan Archives		An electropop track with a video game music vibe
16	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		Furious 7 SKY Mission Completed
17	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen's signature song
18	SprinterCentral Cee x Dave		Dave and Central Cee’s buzzworthy track
19	Never Really OverKaty Perry		Katy Perry's tropical house pop song
20	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		A heartwarming song that portrays the emotions of a city
21	Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra		Electric Light Orchestra's 1978 song
22	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A classic by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a fast-paced rock tune
23	Top of the WorldCarpenters		The Carpenters’ success and tragic end
24	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Guitars with a sense of speed, a heart-thrilling classic
25	Tokyo FlashVaundy		Vaundy’s masterpiece depicting urban loneliness and clamor
26	LIFEkimaguren		A song of courage to reclaim my true self
27	blue carsupittsu		Spitz’s “Blue Car” is a summer driving song.
28	ultra soulB’z		The appeal of B’z’s signature song “ultra soul”
29	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s classic summer song
30	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A refreshing cheer song about a summer crush
31	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A song by Creepy Nuts about living true to yourself
32	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		THE HIGH-LOWS's grand signature song
33	Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi		The Chuo Freeway: a classic song that colors a nighttime drive
34	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A high-speed, exhilarating hit by YOASOBI
35	Spring Dayaimyon		A love story that begins at a train station, a song portraying the bonds of family
36	JourneyFuji Kaze		A warm, compassionate Fujii Kaze song that portrays the journey of life
37	Wonderlandiri		Expressing the emotional journey from darkness to light through R&B
38	808Suchmos		A disco-funk style song. A warning to the modern age.
39	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
40	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		PUFFY’s summer song, created by Yohji Inoue and Tamio Okuda
41	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s signature song “Roman Hikou” has a vacation vibe.
42	Kaikai KitanEVE		A classic hit by an internet-famous singer
43	You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS		A song brimming with passion that empowers challenges
44	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “FOR YOU,” a summer staple
45	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		Singing of summer feelings and defiance against fate
46	DriveKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi's 'Drive' is a classic summer song.
47	You are 1000%.1986 omega toraibu		Color your summer drive with 80s city pop
48	All Of MeJohn Legend		Romantic masterpieces to listen to with someone special
49	Booty ft. Iggy AzaleaJennifer Lopez		A dance number with Iggy Azalea
50	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The memorable insert song from the film “Your Name.”
51	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		A classic song by a music unit born from a novel
52	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that portrays the hopes and scars of youth
53	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The powerful melody of youth sets my heart ablaze.
54	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A moving song that brings back nostalgic memories
55	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s uplifting message song
56	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of starlit skies and hope, the courage to move toward the future
57	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A song of youth, conveying love and bonds to someone precious.
58	Happinessarashi		An uplifting, upbeat song brimming with courage and exhilaration
59	Nagisasupittsu		Summer Love and Reminiscence: The Allure of Spitz’s Classic Song
60	ObsessedAyumu Imazu		A song that sings about love with a catchy, pop melody
61	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's summer-themed song
62	My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi		Introduce Hitomi Yaida’s upbeat songs
63	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A classic driving song by Porno Graffitti
64	Galactic ExpresswayHanbureddāzu		Introduction to the song Galactic Express by Humbreaders
65	spring breezesumika		A song of kindness and hope like the spring wind
66	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A lyrical song depicting childhood memories and growth
67	Traffic JamSPiCYSOL		A love song themed around Shonan traffic jams
68	Tokyo Night Dreaming feat. No RomeBMSG POSSE		An emotional cross-cultural track that colors Tokyo’s night
69	When I Was YoungSunrise In My Attache Case		The refreshing songs of Sunrise In My Attache Case
70	Rolling In The DeepAdele		Chic vocal work and sophisticated sou…
71	Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki MinajJessie J		A smash-hit song by three artists
72	Stereo Hearts ft. Adam LevineGym Class Heroes		A fusion song of hip-hop and rock
73	PayphoneMaroon 5		A love ballad by Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa
74	Ocean DriveDuke Dumont		A post-beach drive track by Duke Dumont
75	PompeiiBastille		A masterpiece depicting the eruption of Vesuvius
76	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism's hit song 'Pretender'
77	Scar TissueRed Hot Chili Peppers		Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 desert-running hit song
78	Boom Boom PowThe Black Eyed Peas		An international smash hit in electro hip hop
79	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
80	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s representative rock songs
81	ColorsHalsey		Halsey sings about love by comparing it to colors
82	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s movie theme song
83	Ready Or NotBridgit Mendler		Bridgit taking a step forward on her own
84	orionYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Orion,” perfect for a night drive
85	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Characterized by a positive message and exhilarating music
86	To Be with YouMr. BIG		Hard rock that plays the guitar with a drill
87	The Less I Know the BetterTame Impala		Tame Impala’s psychedelic rock
88	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song that supports people who keep their passion burning
89	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's summer driving song
90	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s spring song, a work that fuses emotion and nature
91	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		Hitsujibungaku’s moving song becomes a big hit as an anime ending theme
92	I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon		An emotional song with an 80s-style melody
93	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		This intro started playing on the car radio and such...
94	Beautiful finsupittsu		An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz
95	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		With a refreshing melody and lyrics brimming with a sense of liberation, …
96	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A tropical-flavored song that advocates a laid-back lifestyle
97	swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti's Latin heartbreak song
98	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s refreshing, summer-like signature solo song
99	wandererOkuda Tamio		A gentle masterpiece by Tamio Okuda that stirs the wanderlust.
100	Nagisaimase		The 1980s style crafted by imase...