How do you avoid rush hour traffic?

Leave a Few Minutes Earlier: Try and leave 10 to 15 minutes early if you can. This helps you avoid rush hour before it clogs up. Traffic jams might not be such an issue if everyone didn't hit the road at the same time.



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Today, it's best to get on the roads before 7 a.m. and tomorrow before 11 a.m. As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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Rush hour traffic, which typically runs from 8 AM to 10 AM in the morning, and then again from 4 PM to 7 PM in the evening, plays a part in safety too. With the influx of cars at these peak times, the roads become more dangerous. If you can, adjust your routine so that you're avoiding these hours.

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New York City has the worst rush hour traffic in the U.S., according to a TomTom study. TomTom recently published its 12th annual Traffic Index, which measures rush hour traffic in 389 cities in 56 countries on six continents.

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Earlier is better when getting on the highway, especially during a long weekend. “If you can get up and get out early, 8 in the morning or earlier,” Treanor said. “You're going to avoid more traffic than if you wait.” Most travelers are anticipated to hit the road Friday after work, to get the long weekend started.

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As most commuters know, some days are worse than others. Pile high demand (say, a Friday before a three-day weekend) on top of heavy rain and a lane-blocking crash, and you've got the ingredients for severe congestion.

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1. Chicago. Besides being worst in the U.S. for traffic, Chicago ranks No. 2 in the world, behind London.

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