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As of July 2025, the roller coaster with the highest top speed in the United States was the Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, with a maximum speed of *** miles per hour (around *** km/h). The second-fastest roller coaster was the Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, with a maximum speed of *** miles per hour (around *** km/h).

 The need for speed 

It would seem that the U.S. has a ‘need for speed’ given that * out of the ** fastest roller coasters worldwide are located in the country. Kingda Ka was the fastest roller coaster in the world for a few years until the Formula Rossa surpassed it in 2010. Situated at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, a theme park based on the Ferrari motor brand, the ride can achieve a maximum speed of around *** miles per hour (around *** °ì³¾/³ó).Ìý

 What is the tallest roller coaster in the U.S.? 

Roller coasters are often known for their speed and height. Not only are * of the speediest roller coasters worldwide located in the U.S., seven of the ten highest roller coasters in the world are on U.S. soil. In addition to ranking as the fastest roller coaster in the U.S. in 2020, Kingda Ka also ranked top in terms of height in its native country.